Recovery in External Demand Restores UK Exports to Growth Path After a Year of Decline
UK exports return to growth after a year, driven by US demand, but inflation and weak jobs keep recovery fragile into 2026.
Saudi Arabia Completes First International Bond Issuance of 2026 with Strong Demand Exceeding $31 Billion
Saudi Arabia raised $11.5B in its 2026 bond issue, with demand topping $31B, signaling strong global investor confidence.
Samsung's Fourth-Quarter Profits Surge on AI Boom and Rising Chip Prices
Samsung's Q4 2025 profits are set to soar 160% on AI-driven chip demand and rising prices, marking its best quarter since 2018.
AMD Unveils Powerful New AI Processors at CES, Promises Major Performance Leap in Next Generation
AMD unveiled new AI chips at CES 2026, aiming to rival Nvidia, and announced a future MI500 chip with 1,000x performance by 2027.
Unexpected Slowdown in French Inflation as Energy Prices Drop and Service Pressures Stabilize
French inflation slowed to 0.8% in Dec 2025, mainly due to lower energy prices, despite rising food costs and stable service inflation.
Deyaar Launches Construction of 'Downtown Residence' Vertical Housing Project Redefining Urban Living in Dubai
Deyaar begins building 'Downtown Residence' in Dubai, a luxury high-rise with 522 units, focusing on sustainability and modern urban living.
stc Plans US Dollar-Denominated International Sukuk Issuance Under $5 Billion Financing Program
stc plans to issue US dollar sukuk under a $5B program to boost flexibility, pending market conditions and regulatory approvals.
FTSE 100 Surpasses 10,000 Points, Driven by Energy, Mining Stocks and Positive Corporate Earnings
FTSE 100 hits record 10,000+, led by energy, mining gains and strong earnings, despite rising UK retail and food inflation.
Services Drive Economic Momentum in Spain as Private Sector Accelerates Despite Industrial Pressures
Spain's services sector led December's growth, offsetting manufacturing contraction; private sector momentum rose, driven by strong demand.
Kuwait Stock Market: Mixed Performance Between Premier and Main Markets, Trading Value at KWD 53.37 Million
Kuwait stocks saw mixed results; Premier fell, Main rose. Trading hit KWD 53.37M, with ALTIJARIA most active. Oil prices dropped to $57.03/bbl.
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