Technology and Financial Stocks Drive Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund to Near-Record Profits in 2025
Norway's wealth fund earned $247B in 2025, led by tech and finance stocks, nearing record profits and boosting U.S. bond holdings.
Strong Operational Growth Drives Ajman Bank Profits Up Over 24.8% in 2025
Ajman Bank's 2025 net profit rose 24.8% to AED 500M, driven by strong operations, income growth, and asset expansion; dividend proposed.
Major Funding Talks Reflect AI Compute Race and Put OpenAI’s Cost Structure to the Test
Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft may jointly invest up to $60B in OpenAI, highlighting rising AI compute costs and intensifying industry competition.
Toyota Maintains Global Sales Leadership for Sixth Consecutive Year with Record 11.3 Million Vehicles Sold in 2025
Toyota led global car sales for the sixth year in 2025, selling a record 11.3M vehicles, up 4.6%, showing strong, diversified growth.
US Tariffs and Slowing EV Transition Weigh on Hyundai's Earnings, Missing Expectations
Hyundai's Q4 profit fell 40%, missing estimates, as US tariffs and slower EV demand hit earnings, despite record revenue.
Lack of U.S. Coordination Weakens Japan’s Solo Yen Intervention and Invites Renewed Market Testing
Japan's solo yen intervention is seen as weak without U.S. support, making gains short-lived amid ongoing monetary and fiscal pressures.
Middle East Tensions and Weak Dollar Drive Brent Oil Above $69
Brent oil tops $69 as Middle East tensions and a weak dollar boost prices; supply risks and geopolitical uncertainty drive gains.
Gold Surpasses $5,500 per Ounce Amid Dollar Weakness and Rising Geopolitical Risks
Gold hit a record $5,500/oz, driven by a weak dollar, Fed policy uncertainty, and rising US-Iran tensions, boosting demand as a safe haven.
UAE Central Bank Maintains Base Rate at 3.65% Following US Fed Decision
UAE Central Bank keeps base rate at 3.65%, mirroring US Fed's unchanged rates to maintain monetary stability and support local liquidity.
Dubai Financial Market Posts Record Profit in 2025 Driven by Robust Trading and Increased Liquidity
Dubai Financial Market's 2025 profit surged 158% to AED 1.06B, driven by trading, liquidity, new listings, and rising foreign investor activity.
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