Egyptian Pound Holds Near 53.67 as PMI Hits Fastest Contraction Since January 2023
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Strong US tech earnings are outweighing Iran war fears, boosting S&P 500 estimates, but market gains remain highly concentrated in top stocks.
Fitch Affirms Abu Dhabi at 'AA' With Stable Outlook Despite War-Related Pressures
Fitch affirms Abu Dhabi's 'AA' rating with stable outlook, citing strong finances despite Iran war risks and projected 2026 economic contraction.
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US Stocks Hit Record Highs as AI Surge Overrides Middle East Risk and Easing Oil Premium
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Dubai stocks edge higher to 5,878 as liquidity nears AED 900M, signaling steady institutional flows
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Oil spikes 6% and dollar rebounds to 98.3 as Hormuz escalation revives inflation risk and delays Fed easing
Oil jumps 6% and dollar rebounds as Hormuz tensions revive inflation fears, likely delaying Fed rate cuts and raising market uncertainty.
$27 billion megacity lifts Talaat Moustafa shares 7.9% as EGX30 jumps 1.8% and extends 25% YTD rally
EGX30 jumps 1.8%, Talaat Moustafa up 7.9% after $27B megacity news, fueling Egypt's real estate-led market rally.
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