Crude Oil WTI fell 1.2% toward $94.8 per barrel while Brent is down around 2% to 106.2 on Thursday. This likely reflects a technical correction and profit-taking after five consecutive sessions of gains.Investors also assessed reports that the US is considering relaxing sanctions on so-called
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US Markets SPX was down 0.01% yesterday, and at the time of writing, the SPX futures are up 0.11%, pushing SPX to 7,816. Meanwhile, NDX was down 0.29%, closing at 30,559, as the tech rout spread across Asia, after Chinese memory company CXMT said it is making rapid progress and closing the technological gap. All […]
Dubai-based A22, the consumer IP company behind Dabubu, has secured investment on Shark Tank Dubai. Fadi Arab, CEO and Co-Founder of A22, and co-founder Farah Merhy closed a deal of AED 1.2 million for 20% equity with Toufic Kreidieh in the first episode of Season 4, which aired on Dubai TV on Monday October 12, […]
The market narrative has shifted again. Earlier in the year, crude oil was the dominant macroeconomic risk, lifting inflation expectations and putting pressure on global equity valuations. Now, oil has retreated more than 10% from its September highs, but investors have been handed another challenge: US Treasury yields have climbed to levels last seen in […]
US Markets SPX was down 0.11% yesterday, closing at 7,807, and the futures are trading 0.04% lower at the time of writing this comment. NDX was down 0.78% yesterday and closed at 30,640. We saw a selloff in the memory market yesterday. The weakness was concentrated in memory chips. Shares fell after reports that Chinese […]
Gold continues to attract buyers despite facing some of its strongest macroeconomic headwinds in years. Over the past month, a sharp rebound in the dollar, surging government bond yields and a corresponding rise in real yields have increased the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding metal. Yet, while short-term traders have responded by reducing exposure, […]
Maya Touati has launched Maya Touati Advisory, a global private office and strategic advisory working with business owners, family offices, institutions, organisations, partnerships and long-term initiatives across markets. Operating at the intersection of strategy, culture, institutions and influence, Maya Touati Advisory has been established to support projects that
Madhur Kakkar, Founder & CEO, Elevate Financial Services Key Market Themes This Week: Â Oil prices remain a key inflation risk: Supply conditions, Middle East developments and US crude inventories could influence energy prices, inflation expectations and Treasury yields. Services data takes centre stage: ISM Services and final S&P Global Services PMI will
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited S&P 500 7,723 (+0.73%) Nasdaq 27,191 (+1.19%) Gold $4,140 (-0.88%) Brent Crude Oil $102.67 (+0.49%) Markets spent last week digesting a renewed hawkish shift from global central banks against a mixed US data backdrop. Federal Reserve (Fed) officials indicated that inflation remains above their stated
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) conducted a field visit to Badami Holding Group, a global leader in automotive spare parts distribution, supply chain solutions and logistics, to gain insights into its operations and future growth plans. The visit also explored how the Chamber’s integrated business services can support the company’s continued expansion
Sobha Realty has commenced operations in the United States and Australia, securing land for its initial residential projects in North Dallas, Texas, and Southeast Queensland. The expansion marks the next stage of the developer’s international growth, with a phased approach shaped by local housing needs and delivery partnerships in each market. In the United States, […]
Atmosphere Core has appointed Mr. Neeraj Seth as Assistant Vice President – Communication, bringing more than 25 years of international experience across luxury hospitality, real estate, consumer technology, marketing and strategic communications. With a career spanning Africa, Asia, India and the Middle East, Neeraj has held senior leadership positions with global
Nick Spencer-Skeen, Senior Executive Officer, Lunaro Markets Limited Friday Closing Prices S&P 500 7,743 (+0.51%) Nasdaq 27,069 (+0.48%) Gold $4,285 (+0.26%) Brent Crude Oil $104.32 (-2.43%) Hawkish central-bank rhetoric dominated markets last week, pushing global bond yields higher and reinforcing expectations that restrictive policy may need to remain in place for
UAE market performance for the week and expectations Shares trading in the United Arab Emirates ended this week mixed, after renewed hopes of a potential agreement between the US and Iran to resume energy flows eased oil prices. This followed a media report that stated that the US and Iran are discussing a phased deal […]
Ecosystem, not vehicle technology is now decisive in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and is responsible for sharp differences between markets. This is the key finding of Arthur D. Little (ADL)’s 2026 Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX), which shows where ecosystems are ready and where structural gaps hold EVs back. In the United Arab Emirates, […]
UAE Markets Performance and Expectations The US Federal Reserve delivered a unanimous quarter-point hike this week on Wednesday, lifting rates to 3.75–4.00%, the first increase in more than three years. The UAE Central Bank followed the Fed immediately, raising its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 3.9%. Since the Base Rate influences overnight funding […]
Gold & Silver Gold pulled back on Thursday, down around 0.7% to trade near $4,488 per ounce, as investors booked profits following Wednesday’s sharp 4%+ rally that took prices to $4,525.79, their highest level since June 2. The move came after a surprise announcement from the U.S. Treasury Department that it would double the size […]
U.S. Markets U.S. equities remain firmly bullish, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high of $7,816 yesterday. The index is trading around $7,800 in early trading today. Tech and communication services led gains, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 remain on track for a third consecutive weekly advance. The rally continues to be […]
The global paper and stationery industries are forecast to reach USD 294.53 billion and USD 218.12 billion, respectively, by 2030, according to Fortune Business Insights, underlining the continued evolution of one of the world’s most essential manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. Against this backdrop, Paperworld Middle East will return to Dubai World
Financial markets are becoming increasingly continuous. Corporate earnings from some of the world’s largest companies are routinely released after US market hours, while geopolitical developments, central bank signals and macroeconomic events often unfold overnight or during weekends, leaving investors waiting for markets to reopen before they can navigate changing
























