German Bond Yields Near 9-Month High Amid Tight Monetary Policy; Austrian Manufacturing Returns to Contraction
German bond yields near 9-month high; Austria's manufacturing contracts again, highlighting eurozone's mixed economic trends.
Shanghai Index Extends Gains for Ninth Session, Supported by Yuan Strength and Consumption Stimulus
Shanghai Index rose for 9th session, aided by yuan strength and consumption stimulus; tech and EV stocks fell, defense led gains.
Euro Nears $1.18 Supported by Diverging ECB and Fed Policies
The euro nears $1.18, boosted by stable ECB policy and expected Fed rate cuts, widening its gains against the dollar into 2025.
US Dollar Holds at 47.60 EGP After Egypt's 1% Rate Cut; Exchange Rates Across Banks on December 29, 2025
USD/EGP holds at 47.60 after Egypt's 1% rate cut; inflation down to 12.3%, reserves hit $50.2B, banks reopen Jan 4, 2026.
Egyptian Exchange Opens Monday Session with Modest Gains Supported by EGX30
EGX30 rose 0.24% at Monday's open, led by select stocks. Market shows modest gains, with strong YTD performance despite some sell-offs.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Opens Slightly Higher, Supported by Energy and Banking Stocks
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange opened slightly higher, led by energy and banking stocks, with ADNOC shares most active and modest market gains.
Dubai Financial Market Remains Stable with Strong Activity in Emaar and Aman; DFMGI Approaches 6,127 Points
Dubai Financial Market remains stable near 6,127 points, with strong activity in Emaar, Aman, Salama, and Deyaar stocks.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Opens Mixed as Blue Chips Slip; Strong Activity in ARZAN, AAYAN, and NBK Shares
Kuwait Stock Exchange opened mixed; blue chips slipped, ARZAN, AAYAN, and NBK saw strong trading amid year-end investor focus.
Saudi Market Opens Slightly Lower Amid Active Trading in Aramco and Al Rajhi
Saudi market opened down 0.25% as key sectors fell; Aramco, Al Rajhi led trading. Investors remain cautious amid sector pressures.
Yuan Declines Near 7 Per Dollar as China's Central Bank Reaffirms Currency Stability
Yuan nears 7 per dollar as China's central bank signals stability, curbing rapid gains; up 4.1% in 2025, largest rise since 2020.
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