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Fear spreads across markets ahead of Fed rate decision

In this week’s Business Middle East we take a look at global markets’ performance ahead of the US interest rate decision. With the countdown underway

15/12/2015

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OPEC: After the latest acrimonious meeting, where now for oil prices?

On Business Middle East this week we analyse the repercussions of the latest OPEC meeting decision. According to analysts it’s clear from the meeting

08/12/2015

Business Series

Following the Fed: impact of rate decisions on global currencies

The US Federal Reserve continues to be indecisive over interest rates. After its latest meeting the Fed kept the interest rate unchanged, which led

03/11/2015

Sport

South Korea go top of Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam medals table

One hundred and seventy judoka were in action on Saturday as the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam event continued. In the minus-63-kilos class France’s

31/10/2015

Business Series

ECB meeting repercussions and Abu Dhabi's new challenge

Welcome to Business Middle East. This week we look at repercussions of the European Central Bank meeting, and Abu Dhabi starts a new challenge

27/10/2015

Business Series

A painful Q3: global markets grim after worst quarter in years

In four years the financial markets have not hit seen such lows as they have done in third quarter of 2015. Successive declines hit global stocks

06/10/2015

Business Series

Impact of EU, US data on shaky global markets

At last week’s interest rate announcement the European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s tone seemed unencouraging, his message hinting at

08/09/2015

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Global markets' quest for stability after Black Monday

After global markets recorded sharp losses on the recent Black Monday a wave of cautious recovery saw them regain some of the largest losses since

01/09/2015

Business Series

The currency war intensifies after China devalues the yuan

One week after the People’s Bank of China devalued the yuan Business Middle East focuses on reactions to the central bank’s latest action which was

18/08/2015

Business Series

Currencies riding a bumpy road

This week’s Business Middle East takes a look at global currency trading trends, and in business snapshot we look at the reactions to the new fuel

04/08/2015

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Golden shot: China shocks the commodities market with reserves revelation

Gold appears to be losing its lustre after shedding 4% of its value in a turbulent week. Morgan Stanley indicated a worst-case scenario of a drop to

28/07/2015

Business Series

MENA markets and businesses eye opportunities from Iran nuclear deal

A new dawn or an historic mistake, whatever your viewpoint on the deal between Iran and the major powers, it has brought to an end to an era of

21/07/2015

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China's markets bounce back after dip

In this edition of Business Middle East we look at the impact of turbulence in the Chinese markets and moves to strengthen dollar resources in Egypt

13/07/2015

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Mixed half year for US and Middle East markets

Looking back at the first six months of 2015 we see mixed fortunes in US and Middle East markets. Contrary to expectations, the United States had

07/07/2015

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Decision day looms as Fed mulls interest rate rise

Ahead of the forthcoming Federal Reserve meeting Business Middle East sheds light on this key moment for the US and global economies, and assesses

16/06/2015

United Arab Emirates

'Fast and Furious' cars on show in United Arab Emirates

It’s the year’s biggest box office smash, the fourth of all time. Cars used in “Furious 7” have been on display to fans in the United Arab Emirates

30/05/2015

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Forex manipulation further undermines trust in international banking

A new scandal undermining the reputation of international banking has been added to a long list of previous cases. Under the spotlight this time is a

26/05/2015

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The recovery of oil prices

The significant rise in oil prices at the start of May meant they reached their highest levels so far in 2015. To what extent are they recovering?

12/05/2015

Sport

Volvo Ocean Race: Abu Dhabi sail to leg five victory

Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing won leg five of the Volvo Ocean Race on Monday. Skipper Ian Walker and his crew completed the 6,776 nautical mile leg from

06/04/2015

Business Series

Yemen conflict's impact on Gulf markets

A military operation, “decisive storm”, was launched last week against the Houthis in Yemen. There have been lots of questions and analysis about the

30/03/2015