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July 13, 2026 – Record bond hedging activity by major banks is drawing attention across global financial markets, as investors assess whether the surge reflects growing expectations for higher bond yields or simply an adjustment to increasi…
July 12, 2026 – Global foreign direct investment increased in 2025, but the most of the new capital flowed into artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and other strategic industries, raising concerns that many developing economies…
July 12, 2026 – Germany's industrial sector showed unexpected strength in May after the industrial production and factory orders both exceeded market expectations, offering fresh signs that Europe's largest economy may be stabilizing follow…
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July 12, 2026 – Global oil prices traded higher as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East revived concerns over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting traders to rebuild a geopolitical risk premium in…
July 9, 2026 – Egypt's Abu Marawat Gold Project is progressing toward commercial production in 2027, supporting the country's strategy to expand its mining industry, attract new investment, and increase the contribution of mineral resources…
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…
