Weak Demand Signals and Positive West African Harvest Outlook Push Cocoa Below $5,000
Cocoa prices fell below $5,000/ton as weak European demand and improved West African harvest outlook signal a supply-demand imbalance.
UK Court Grants Regulator Authority to Cap Cross-Border Card Fees
UK court backs regulator's power to cap cross-border card fees, aiming to lower costs for UK businesses after post-Brexit increases.
UK Economy Posts Strongest Monthly Growth in Five Months Driven by Industrial Recovery
UK GDP grew 0.3% in Nov 2025, led by industrial rebound, but future growth is uncertain amid tax hikes and fading one-off gains.
Historic Cyberattack Costs Jaguar Land Rover $900 Million, Causes Over £1.9 Billion in Economic Losses
A major 2025 cyberattack cost Jaguar Land Rover $900M, halted production for 6+ weeks, and caused £1.9B in UK economic losses.
Bank of Korea Holds Policy Rate at 2.5% Amid Inflation and Growth Trade-Off
Bank of Korea held rates at 2.5% to balance growth and inflation, as CPI stays above target and import costs rise despite easing cycle.
Saudi Blue-Chip Stocks: Al Rajhi Bank at 103.50, Saudi Aramco at 24.98, and Areek REIT at 7.36 Riyals
Al Rajhi Bank, Aramco, and Areek REIT saw mixed moves, reflecting selective liquidity and sector rotation in the Saudi market session.
AI Infrastructure Funding Nears $12.5 Billion as BlackRock and Microsoft Partnership Advances
BlackRock and Microsoft have raised $12.5B for AI infrastructure, moving toward a $30B goal, signaling strong institutional interest.
Saudi Electricity Company Launches International Funding Window with Dollar-Denominated Senior Sukuk Issuance
Saudi Electricity Company launches dollar sukuk for global investors, listing on LSE to diversify funding and broaden international investor base.
Housing and Energy Costs Drive Saudi Inflation Acceleration by End of 2025
Saudi inflation rose to 2.1% in Dec 2025, driven by housing, utilities, and fuel costs, with rents up 5.3% and broader price increases seen.
Portfolio Inflows and Investment Deals Ease Dollar Pressure on Egyptian Pound at Start of 2026
Egyptian pound strengthened in early 2026 due to strong portfolio inflows and investment deals, easing dollar pressure temporarily.
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