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China’s consumer inflation fell to 0.1% year-on-year in December, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. The slowdown in inflation has heightened concerns over deflation, as weak domestic demand persists despite government stimulus measures. The latest consumer price
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S) has finalized the acquisition of an 80% stake in Navig8 TopCo Holdings Inc. (Navig8) for $1.04 billion (AED 3.8 billion). The agreement also includes a contractual obligation to acquire the remaining 20% stake by
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher early Wednesday as investors awaited key labor market data and the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. Markets closely monitored these developments for signals about future monetary policy shifts. The yield on the benchmark
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a WTA 500 tennis tournament, has confirmed the return of reigning champion Elena Rybakina for its third edition, scheduled to take place from February 1 to 8, 2025, at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, Abu
Global cryptocurrency markets and technology stocks experienced sharp declines on January 7, 2025, as stronger-than-expected economic data dampened investor expectations for near-term interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. According to data from Arab Crypto Insights, Bitcoin fell more than 8% to $93,974, while other major
Chinese stocks face mounting challenges despite initial optimism fueled by strong corporate performance and hopes for government stimulus. Major firms like Tencent and Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) ended 2024 with notable gains, reflecting investor confidence in China’s economic outlook. However, recent developments have cast doubt
Emirates has introduced its first Airbus A350 into commercial service, marking a pivotal expansion of its fleet. The inaugural flight departed from Dubai International Airport to Edinburgh, signaling the beginning of the airline’s deployment of the advanced aircraft. The new Airbus A350 is the first
The U.S. dollar index surged to its highest level in more than two years on Thursday, reflecting investor optimism about the U.S. economy and expectations surrounding the return of Donald Trump to the White House later this month. The index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a basket
Japan imported 27.16 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates in November 2024, accounting for 38.2 percent of its total oil imports during the month, according to data released by the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy under Japan’s Ministry
European stocks declined on Monday as persistent pressure from elevated government bond yields weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% by mid-morning, led by losses in technology and industrial goods sectors. The decline followed a surge in