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July 9, 2026 – Egypt is aiming to double Chinese investments by the end of 2026 as the country continues to attract manufacturers looking to expand production and strengthen exports to regional and international markets.According to Mustafa…
July 9, 2026 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, warning that geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs, and persistent inflation continue to weigh on the global economy despite signs of…
Copper prices slipped slightly this week as investors reacted to global economic uncertainty and changing market conditions.While recent geopolitical tensions have made traders more cautious, copper continues to be one of the world's most…
July 8, 2026 – Global oil prices climbed on Wednesday after the United States launched military strikes against Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most importan…
July 9, 2026 ,A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) paper has highlighted the growing importance of regional economic cooperation, suggesting that stronger trade ties, payment systems, and investment partnerships could help economies such…
11 June 2026 – European stock markets were down as traders were cautious amid anticipation of an interest rate increase at the upcoming ECB policy meeting and due to the continuing tensions on the political front.Rate Hike Expectations Dri…
June 11, 2026 — Currencies in Asia moved within tight ranges yesterday against a background of a strong US dollar due to rising tensions between the US and Iran.The US currency was steady near its highs while markets were trying to assess…
June 11, 2026 – The price of silver has fallen by about 15% in the last month due to consistent selling and the continued downward trend of the precious metal.The price action is still weak, with sellers controlling the market while silver…
Gold hit its lowest price in almost half a year as fresh attacks by the U.S. against Iran boosted oil prices, raising expectations of inflation being sustained at a high level, which is likely to prolong high interest rates. Spot gold was…
June 11, 2026 – The price of oil rose by over 2% after the announcement from Iran that the Strait of Hormuz was shut down due to new attacks on their facilities by the Americans. Brent crude rose to $94.58 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas…
June 10, 2026 — Binance has reported strong demand during the first week of its newly launched stock trading service, highlighting early user interest in its expansion into traditional financial markets.The company said trading activity ha…
June 10, 2026 — US stock index futures declined in late trading after renewed military action against Iran increased geopolitical uncertainty and dampened risk appetite across global markets.S&P 500 futures fell around 0.2%, while Nasdaq 1…
June 9, 2026 – Stock markets in the US finished with a mixed performance due to renewed turbulence on the part of the technology sector, particularly that relating to AI-driven semiconductor stocks.The Nasdaq was down about 1% for parts of…
June 10, 2026 - The price of bitcoin has been declining towards $61,000 as the geopolitical risks associated with the strained relationship between the United States and Iran have been weighing down on cryptocurrency.It is a clear sign tha…
June 10, 2026 - Prices for silver have decreased by around 15% during the past month, continuing a robust downward trend that is still prevailing within the short-term market.Silver continues to be pressured after several sharp selloffs, w…
