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ADI Foundation and SettleMint Bring Capital Markets Tokenization to the UAE

News Desk 13/05/2026

ADI Foundation and SettleMint today announced a strategic partnership to develop digital securities infrastructure on ADI Chain, supporting the tokenization of securities under the ADGM’s regulatory framework. The partnership brings together two distinct capabilities into a single, integrated

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UAE Markets Gain Ground as Earnings Optimism Builds and Breakout Levels Come Into Focus – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 09/05/2026

DFM The DFM General Index ended the week higher on 8 May 2026, rising +2.35% from AED 5,766.85 to close at AED 5,902.21. During the week, 30 stocks gained, 8 declined, and 3 remained unchanged. The index was supported by several strong-performing names during the week. ALEC rose +8.21% to AED 1.45, while EMPOWER gained […]

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Markets rally as tensions ease, but gold keeps investors cautious – Saxo Bank

News Desk 06/05/2026

Equities hit fresh records as Hormuz tensions ease, but gold’s persistent bid suggests the geopolitical premium has not fully left the room. WTI crude pulled back from Monday’s Strait of Hormuz spike on Tuesday, as Washington signalled that a short-term naval corridor solution was in progress – freeing equity markets to focus on a strong […]

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Weak Dollar, Strong Stocks: AI Momentum Keeps Markets Elevated – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 01/05/2026

US Dollar Index The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) closed Thursday’s session around 0.89% weaker, closing near the 98 level. Friday’s early session initially saw some support, but momentum turned bearish with the index falling further by 0.16%. The dollar’s weakness saw the EUR/USD pair jump up 0.47%, while a major catalyst turned the USD/JPY pair 2.40% lower. On the […]

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Fed Holds Steady as Markets Embrace a “Higher for Longer” Reality: Expert Insights from Saxo Bank

News Desk 01/05/2026

Following the Fed meeting yesterday, our spokesperson, Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading (MENA), Saxo Bank, has shared his insights on the developments.   “Yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting largely confirmed what markets had been signaling going in: policy remains firmly in a holding pattern, with the Fed emphasizing patience and data dependence rather than urgency.

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UAE Markets Performance and Expectations- from Century Financial

News Desk 25/04/2026

Equity markets in the UAE have become increasingly news-flow driven in the short term, with recent geopolitical developments highlighting how quickly sentiment can override fundamentals. Although the news of a resumption of talks between the US and Iran has temporarily bolstered investor sentiment, prompting the UAE market to close in the green on Friday. Looking […]

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Markets Hold Highs as Oil Shock Tests Momentum – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 24/04/2026

U.S. Markets SPX edged slightly lower yesterday amid the geopolitical developments which kept oil prices and yields elevated. However, the index’s close above the $7,100 level is a positive sign, given that the 0DTE options market now shows the highest positive GEX concentration at this strike. In today’s session, the index is trading 0.3% higher, […]

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Markets Hit New Highs but Oil Is Changing the Narrative – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 23/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX notched another record close yesterday amid optimism over an extended ceasefire. The index rose 0.6% yesterday, closing at $7,130 with tech and AI infrastructure stocks driving the momentum. However, it is trading slightly lower today at around $7,100 amid developments in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. The bias […]

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SEE Holding and World Bank Group’s IFC Announce Advisory Collaboration to Advance The Sustainable City Model Across Emerging Markets

News Desk 23/04/2026

SEE Holding, the leading UAE-based sustainable urban development group, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, today announced an advisory collaboration to support the early-stage development of ‘The Sustainable City’ projects across emerging markets in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.   The

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From Volatility to Stability Markets Regain Control – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 22/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX closed 0.6% lower yesterday amid market disappointment over news that deal talks between the US and Iran were delayed. However, indices are recovering in today’s session after President Trump announced yesterday, after market close, an extension of the ceasefire in Iran and the continuation of the blockade to exert economic pressure. […]

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MoneyHash and Visa Expand Partnership with Multi-Year Partnership to Expand Cybersource Enablement Across Emerging Markets

News Desk 17/04/2026

MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration and infrastructure platform for emerging markets, today announced a multi-year partnership with Visa to enable Visa’s Cybersource across its platform, further strengthening its collaboration with one of the world’s leading digital payments networks. This milestone marks a significant evolution in the relationship between

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Markets Break Records as Geopolitics Reprices Risk – Comments from Century Financial

News Desk 17/04/2026

U.S. Markets The SPX index is on track to end the week more than 3% higher, setting a streak of three consecutive weeks ending in the green. Equities are holding at record highs as investors stay optimistic after Trump also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.  The update eased fears of a wider […]

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UAE Markets Lead Global Rebound as Equities Climb a Wall of Risk in Q2

News Desk 16/04/2026

Global markets have entered the second quarter of 2026 with a clear narrative: investors are pricing the end of the conflict and the energy shock, not the reality of ongoing risks. This shift in expectations has driven a notable recovery across risk assets, with global equities rising more than 8% from their recent lows. Nowhere […]

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Global Markets Rally on Ceasefire News as Oil Slumps 16% Below $100

News Desk 08/04/2026

Global markets rallied this morning following news of a proposed two-week ceasefire, offering a temporary reprieve for investors amid heightened geopolitical tensions, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. While the development has provided short-term optimism, Gilbert cautioned against interpreting the pause as a lasting resolution. Crude oil prices saw a

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Markets Stay Cautious Ahead of Major Geopolitical Milestone; Oil Jumps, Dollar Steady- comments by Century Financial

News Desk 07/04/2026

U.S. Markets The S&P 500 is down 0.36% as investors brace for President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Yesterday’s session offered a brief reprieve, with the SPX gaining 0.44% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.61%. This risk mood is deteriorating, and the index is expected to stay bearish. Trump’s comments […]

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Markets Brace for Turbulence: Oil Above $110 and Rising as Iran Deadline Nears

News Desk 07/04/2026

We’re heading into one of the biggest weeks for markets since the conflict in the Middle East began, according to Josh Gilbert, Market Analyst at eToro. President Trump has set a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all marine traffic, and if that […]

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LEVA Hotels enters North Africa with Casablanca launch, marking strategic expansion into high-growth markets

News Desk 03/04/2026

Casablanca’s evolving hospitality landscape is set to welcome a new player this summer as LEVA Hotels enters Morocco with the launch of LEVA Casablanca, through a strategic management agreement with Ismail Oukrid, COO of the Group, Ares Invest, Oukrid Family Office. Formerly known as the Washington Hotel, the property is set for an official transition […]

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Dispersion, Repricing & Consolidation – UAE Listed Insurers in a War Economy

News Desk 02/04/2026

A month has passed since the Gulf War, and the markets remain anxious about the likely duration and outcome. With major high-beta and growth-sector stocks in sharp drawdowns (mainly in real estate and banking), markets hoped for a defensive hedge in the form of insurance stocks. In this context, the table below (attached) highlights the key performance metrics of […]

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Silent Shift in UAE Markets: A Changing Balance of Power Without the Noise

News Desk 02/04/2026

UAE financial markets have recently seen a steady rise in retail investor participation, alongside the continued role of institutional investors in supporting liquidity and market stability. This reflects a gradual shift in market structure, without the sharp swings or volatility seen in other global markets. For years, institutional investors have played the dominant role

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Crypto markets hit multi-week lows amid macro pressure and regulatory developments

News Desk 30/03/2026

Crypto markets declined to multi-week lows this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor confidence and triggered a broader risk-off sentiment across global markets. According to Simon Peters, Crypto Analyst at eToro, rising oil prices have led traders and investors to scale back expectations for interest rate cuts this year. “Bond