US Dollar Remains Weak Near Lowest Level Since October as Markets Await Rate Path Clarity
US dollar stays weak near October lows as markets await Fed rate path clarity; traders eye FOMC minutes and Powell's potential successor.
Japanese Stocks Open Cautiously in Final Week of 2025 Amid Monetary Policy Pressures
Japanese stocks opened lower amid monetary tightening concerns, weak data, and mixed sectors; US gains limited losses, record 2026 budget approved.
Russian Unemployment Rate Hits Historic Low of 2.1% in November 2025
Russia's unemployment hit a record low of 2.1% in Nov 2025, but labor shortages may threaten economic growth and raise wage pressures.
Saudi Stock Market Closes Sharply Lower, TASI Drops 1.04% Amid Broad Sector Pressure
Saudi TASI fell 1.04% to 10,416.65 amid broad sector declines; 234 stocks dropped, with selling focused outside a few blue-chip names.
Kuwait Stock Market Closes Mixed: Premier Market Dips, Main and All-Share Indices Gain
Kuwait's stock market closed mixed: Premier Index dipped, but Main and All-Share indices gained. Trading was active, led by select stocks.
Syria to Launch New Currency in January 2026 Under Presidential Decree
Syria will launch a new currency on Jan 1, 2026, dropping two zeros, to boost confidence and aid economic recovery after Assad's fall.
Egyptian Exchange Closes Higher: EGX30 Up 0.85% on Blue-Chip Gains
EGX30 rose 0.85% to 41,604.74 on blue-chip gains; top gainers led by Capital Partners Medical East, market cap hit EGP 1.61 trillion.
Egyptian Market Maintains Positive Momentum: EGX30 Rises 0.54% Supported by Blue-Chip Stocks
EGX30 rose 0.54% to 41,474.34, led by blue-chip gains and strong trading. Year-to-date, index is up 39.45%. Investors watch liquidity trends.
Kuwait Market Opens Mixed: Premier Market Slips, Main and All-Share Indices Rise
Kuwait's stock market opened mixed; Premier Index fell, others rose. Trading was active, with focus on blue chips and economic indicators.
Saudi Market Opens Lower as Main Index Drops 0.77% Amid Broad Sector Pressures
Saudi market opened lower; TASI fell 0.77% amid sector-wide declines. Only 22 stocks rose, 235 fell; trading value SAR 938.45M.
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