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Bahrain private sector eyes Asian marketsBahrain's private sector is targeting Asian markets as the kingdom prepares to host a major trade and investment conference later this year, said a report. The GCC-Asian Trade and Investment Conference and its accompanying exh More… |
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Investors wary of 'slow panic' after Cyprus rescueWorld markets have reacted calmly to the twists and turns of Cyprus's financial rescue in the last fortnight but many investors fear the economic fallout is yet to come. They have sold Europ More… |
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Price bubbles 'exist in food markets'A thoughtful new paper from researchers at the University of Illinois marks a significant step forward in research on how commodity futures prices are formed. Until recently, the academic and po More… |
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Egypt tries to attract foreign investment in state debtEgypt has opened a scheme allowing foreign investors in its financial markets access to dollars despite a hard currency shortage, a move which analysts said aimed to attract external funding for the soaring state budget deficit More… |
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Dubai makes biggest gain in 3 weeksDubai's benchmark made its largest gain in three weeks as upbeat global markets spurred investors to buy back into the emirate's stocks following a recent slump. Emaar Properties climbed More… |
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Oman seeks consolidation in financial sectorOman's financial regulator, the Capital Market Authority (CMA), is encouraging consolidation in the country's crowded financial sector, aiming in the long term for local banks to build a regional presence in the Gulf re More… |
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UAE, Qatar markets hit multi-month highsMarkets in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates hit multi-month highs on Sunday as investors took positions ahead of dividend and fourth-quarter earnings announcements. In Dubai, Emaar Properties More… |
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Investors can look for 'lucky 13'Global economic growth will pick up steam in the second half of 2013, ultimately surprising on the upside, according to a new study. The growth will push the S&P 500 Index to 1600, a new all More… |
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ME real estate 'back in global limelight'With the global markets steadily rebounding from the downturn of recent years, the Middle East is once again gaining international attention as a resilient real estate haven, said a leading industry expert. “The year 2012 wa More… |
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Doha market in biggest drop since JuneUAE markets ended lower and Qatar's measure made its largest one-day drop in five months as investors cut risk after Israel bombed Palestinian militant targets in the Gaza Strip for a fifth day. Dubai's Drake & Scull d More… |
