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CBUAE leaves base rate unchanged at 3.65%

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CBUAE kept the UAE base rate at 3.65% after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, leaving the overnight liquidity framework unchanged....
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Gold steadies as markets watch US-Iran talks

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ISLAMABAD: Gold prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire, preparations for talks in Islamabad and a fresh round of U.S. inflation data that...
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Gold and silver selloff ripples into stocks and commodities

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MENA Newswire, NEW YORK: Gold and silver prices tumbled in a sharp, disorderly selloff that erased an estimated $7 trillion in notional value across precious metals, after a...
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Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning

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CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital...
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Federal Reserve may intervene as bond yields surge

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As Trump’s tariffs hit, China retaliated with steep duties and bans on U.S. firms, while the Federal Reserve faces growing pressure to stabilize bond markets....
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U.S. jobless claims rise to 242,000, highest level in three months

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U.S. jobless claims climbed to 242,000 last week, hitting a three-month high as layoffs increase in both corporate and government sectors. The labor market remains...
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Bitcoin gains momentum as investors bet on 2025 Fed rate cuts

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Bitcoin surged past $96,000 as Fed’s Raphael Bostic signaled rate cuts in 2025, boosting investor optimism and driving expectations of a shift in U.S. monetary...
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Gold extends rally past $2,950 as investors seek safe-haven assets

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Gold soars past $2,950, reaching record highs as investors seek safety amid trade tensions, falling yields, and central bank demand, pushing markets toward defensive strategies....
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U.S. stocks fall as Trump announces tariffs on key trade partners

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U.S. stocks dropped Monday after Trump announced tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, but pared losses after he delayed Mexico tariffs for one month following...
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Bitcoin at $105,000 as Powell backs banks serving crypto customers

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Bitcoin jumped past $105,000 after the Fed kept rates steady, with Chair Powell confirming banks can serve crypto clients if they manage risks effectively....