Euro zone deal to boost Gulf market sentimentsGulf Arab markets should be more positive on Sunday after euro zone finance ministers agreed to bail out Spain's banks, but the low liquidity that has dogged regional markets in recent weeks is unlikely to change. More… |
Dubai rebounds, most Gulf markets upDubai's index rose for a third session in four on Tuesday as upbeat global markets buoyed sentiment, but late selling wiped out much of its intraday gains, with short-term retail traders dominant and seeking a quick profit. Most Middl More… |
Dubai index posts biggest drop in over 2 yearsDubai's index recorded its largest drop in more than two years on Wednesday as traders used declines in global stocks to book profits from the emirate's early-year surge, while other Gulf markets also declined. Nine Dubai sto More… |
Gulf markets seen shaky after Iran oil banGulf markets are expected to be shaky after European Union agreed to ban Iran oil and new threats from the producer to block the Strait of Hormuz. Some Iranians also warned they might strike US targets worldw More… |
Gulf markets sink in '11 after Arab unrestMost Gulf markets ended the year in deep losses on Thursday, with the exception of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, after grappling with shaken local confidence and concerns over the unresolved euro zone debt crisis. The Arab spring revolts hit Gu More… |
Gulf markets tumble over MSCI worriesAll of Gulf Arab markets ended lower on Sunday with consolidation a key trend, while MSCI index inclusions worries troubled investors in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets fell to a two-week low and concerns over the cou More… |
Gulf markets slump as ME unrest spreadsGulf markets slid on Sunday as unrest spread across the world's top oil exporting region and more selling is expected as investors cut their exposure despite a buoyant economic outlook for the region. "These are retail driven markets More… |
Gulf markets catch breath, fresh declines seenGulf markets saw a brief respite on Tuesday from selling pressure sparked by Egypt's political turmoil but the reprieve is expected to be short-lived, say analysts. Regional benchmarks have tumbled this week following unrest in the Nor More… |
After lost year, ME investors upbeat in 2011Gulf markets have grappled with debts, regulatory worries and stalled IPOs in the past two years, lagging emerging market peers, but investors see better times ahead in 2011, said a report. The bullish tone is more evident in a year seen g More… |
Gulf markets seen mixed, Asia shares upStock markets in the Gulf Arab region look set for a mixed open on Wednesday, with gains on Asian markets offsetting investor caution ahead of fourth quarter earnings season. "Investors are generally calm, there is very low turnover, More… |








