Algeria Approves Its Largest-Ever Budget: $135 Billion for 2026 Amid Ambitious Economic Plans
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Analysis of Saudi Market Performance: Broader Gains with Aramco at 23.98 SAR
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Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates: Could This Signal the End of Credit Cards?
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Mezzan Real Estate and Jazeera Airways Lead Gains Amid Mixed Sector Performance and Selective Activity in Boursa Kuwait
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Clean Energy Stocks Surge on AI-Driven Demand While Oil Faces Persistent Pressure
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Aldar Raises $1 Billion Through Hybrid Bonds Amid Record Global Demand
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Widespread Repricing of Gold, Silver, Industrial Metals, and Cryptocurrencies Driven by Interest Rates and Geopolitical Risks
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Egypt's Urban Inflation Holds at 12.3% in December, Below Market Expectations
Egypt's urban inflation stayed at 12.3% in Dec 2025, below expectations, with food and housing costs rising but overall price growth stabilizing.
Second Week of 2026 Set to Redefine Investment Landscape with Key Global Economic Data
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