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Abu Dhabi Registration Authority Inspects 414 Building Material Firms Achieving 95.4% Compliance

The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority inspected 414 establishments in the building materials sector during July…

US Data Boosts Rate Hike Expectations Sending Dollar Near Eight-Day Peak

The dollar approached an eight-day high on August 27 as stronger US inflation data lifted…

Bank of Japan Reports 0.4 Percent Rise in July Producer Prices

Japan's producer prices climbed 0.4 percent in July from the prior month beating forecasts and…

European Benchmark Gas Prices Surge to Three-Year Highs on Low Storage

European natural gas prices climbed to around €68 per megawatt hour on August 25, 2026…

US Dollar Faces Headwinds in Key Currency Pairings Amid Policy Uncertainty

The dollar struggled for traction against major peers on August 25, 2026, showing limited movement…

Gold Prices Pull Back From Three-Month Peak After Recent Rally

Gold prices retreated from a three-month high on August 25, 2026 after a rally fueled…

Oil Benchmarks Hold Firm as Brent Crude Settles at Key 92 Dollar Level

Oil prices held steady on August 25, 2026, with Brent crude futures closing at $92.16…

Venezuela Oil Output Reaches Highest Level Since 2019 With July Total at 1.2 Million Barrels

Venezuela oil production rose to its highest level since 2019 with output reaching 1.2 million…

Shein Launches Hong Kong IPO at Valuation of Up to $27 Billion

Fast-fashion retailer Shein launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on August 24, 2026, targeting…

Qatar Stock Exchange Introduces Randomised Timing for Opening and Closing Auctions

The Qatar Stock Exchange on August 24, 2026 announced a randomised uncrossing mechanism for its…

Nvidia Results and Jackson Hole Symposium to Gauge Resilience of AI-Driven Equity Surge

Nvidia's fiscal second-quarter earnings due August 26 and the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium from…

Two Qatari Firms Deleted from FTSE Micro Cap Index in Latest Semi-Annual Review

The Qatar Stock Exchange announced on Sunday the results of FTSE Russell's Global Equity Index…