
Gold heads for weekly decline as oil price surge dampens rate-cut hopes
Gold prices climbed on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. Treasury yields. However, the precious metal

Gold prices climbed on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower U.S. Treasury yields. However, the precious metal

The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through global business, pushing up energy costs,

Investment banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) say they are continuing their regional operations despite the escalating conflict

Mastercard has launched a global initiative aimed at integrating cryptocurrencies more deeply into mainstream financial services. Called the Crypto

Mortgage loan growth among Asia-Pacific covered bond issuers is likely to slow in 2026 due to interest rate cuts

Media and privacy regulators in the United Kingdom have urged major social media companies to take stronger action to

Explosive-laden boats believed to be operated by Iran attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters on Wednesday, igniting fires

Startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) fell in February 2026, with companies raising $326.6 million

Standard Chartered said the rising role of the renminbi (RMB) in the Middle East as a strategic currency stems

Central Bank of Bahrain said the kingdom’s banking and financial sector remains fully operational and highly prepared amid ongoing
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