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Sixth Annual Awards Sponsored by RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry Recognize Innovation in 18 MENA Nations Newszy: Fairfax / Virginia – USA – Winners in the sixth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards, the only awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace throughout 18 nations in the......

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached a 14-month high on Monday, reflecting investor anticipation ahead of key inflation reports set for release this week. The yield climbed to 4.776%, marking its highest level since November 2023. The increase followed a strong jobs report released on Friday, which showed a notable jump in......

Federal Reserve officials expressed concerns during their December meeting over potential inflationary pressures stemming from policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump, according to minutes released Wednesday. The officials signaled a cautious approach to interest rate adjustments in light of significant uncertainties regarding trade and immigration policies. Without explicitly naming Trump, the minutes referenced......

China’s consumer inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The slowdown in inflation has heightened concerns over deflation, as weak domestic demand persists despite government stimulus measures. The latest consumer price index (CPI) growth aligned with analysts’ expectations but marked a......

ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has finalized the acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc. (Navig8) for $1.04 billion (AED 3.8 billion). The agreement also includes a contractual obligation to acquire the remaining 20% stake by mid-2027, positioning ADNOC L&S for expanded growth in global energy......

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday as investors awaited key labor market data and the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. Markets closely monitored these developments for signals about future monetary policy shifts. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury rose by more than two basis points to......

Global cryptocurrency markets and technology stocks experienced sharp declines on January 7, 2025, as stronger-than-expected economic data dampened investor expectations for near-term interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. According to data from Arab Crypto Insights, Bitcoin fell more than 8% to $93,974, while other major digital assets, including Ethereum  and Solana, posted losses exceeding 8%......

Chinese stocks face mounting challenges despite initial optimism fueled by strong corporate performance and hopes for government stimulus. Major firms like Tencent and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) ended 2024 with notable gains, reflecting investor confidence in China’s economic outlook. However, recent developments have cast doubt on the sustainability of this bullish sentiment. The U.S. Department......

Emirates has introduced its first Airbus A350 into commercial service, marking a pivotal expansion of its fleet. The inaugural flight departed from Dubai International Airport to Edinburgh, signaling the beginning of the airline’s deployment of the advanced aircraft. The new Airbus A350 is the first of 65 such aircraft scheduled for delivery to Emirates over......

The U.S. dollar index surged to its highest level in more than two years on Thursday, reflecting investor optimism about the U.S. economy and expectations surrounding the return of Donald Trump to the White House later this month. The index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, rose 0.8% by mid-afternoon trading, reaching levels......