Financial Wealth in UAE to Reach $1.3 Trillion by 2027
The UAE’s financial wealth is expected to increase to $1.3 trillion in five years from the present $1 trillion in five years, experiencing a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2002 and 2027, strategic management firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said on Tuesday.
Analysis: Markets sigh with relief after Powell speech, but more turbulence likely ahead
A rally in U.S. stocks and bonds powered ahead after a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday, but some investors believe a looming recession could cap gains in both asset classes.
Analysis: Massive turnaround for stocks puts traders on alert for more volatility
An eye-popping turnaround in stocks may be less bullish than hoped for, with traders saying short-term hedging activity buoyed equities while leaving the market’s grim fundamentals unchanged.
Oil prices pushed up by low chances of OPEC+ supply boost
Oil prices rose in European trading on Friday as attention turned to next week’s OPEC+ meeting and expectations that it will dash U.S. hopes for a supply boost.
Analysis: U.S. stock rally defies economic unease
As a stunning rebound in U.S. stocks charges on, investors are questioning how long the surge can continue in the face of a hawkish Federal Reserve, warnings of recession from the bond market and geopolitical uncertainty.
Japanese investors dump overseas bonds in February
Japanese investors in February sold the most overseas debt in a month in nearly two years on concerns over monetary tightening by the world’s major central banks and an escalation in Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Stocks rebound but head for worst January since 2016
Stocks staged a modest rebound on Monday as traders put aside concerns about inflation and the crisis in Ukraine to dip back in, but global equities are still headed for their worst January since 2016 after a bruising month for riskier assets.
European stocks gain ahead of earnings; China adds stimulus
European shares were slightly higher in early trading on Monday as investors focused on company earnings and U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers entered a quiet period ahead of their meeting next week.
EXCLUSIVE Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering (IPO) of its marine services, logistics and shipping arm next year, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Asia sits out equities rally as Alibaba slides
Asian shares sat out a global rally on Friday as disappointing earnings from Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba reinforced worry about slowing growth in the world’s second-largest economy, even as European and U.S. share futures indicated gains.
