Despite gains, gold heads for biggest loss in nearly two decades
Discussing gold, the go-to hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, has fallen more than 14% since the war began on February 28...
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Fitch sees varying effects on Sukuk, Gulf debt market liquidity
Fitch assesses liquidity using Bloomberg’s Liquidity Assessment scores, which indicate security-level liquidity...
Japan, South Korea share volatile currency concerns as Yen faces stern test
The yen touched its lowest in 20 months on 13th March, nearing the line of 160.00 to the dollar that the market analysts think might prompt Tokyo to intervene to support the currency...
Middle East tensions: Fitch issues outlook for sukuk issuances
While about 84% of Fitch-rated sukuk in the GCC countries were rated investment grade, 63.2% was in the ‘A’ category, while 90% of issuers were on Stable Outlooks...
Sanctions or war, the dollar always wins
Many countries are becoming less comfortable relying completely on the dollar, which has triggered ongoing discussions about de-dollarisation...
Sudan’s war on survival
United Nations updates since early 2025 have called Sudan the most devastating humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world...
Fear trade sends gold soaring
The World Gold Council notes that the metal has set over 50 all-time highs in 2025 alone...
The GENIUS Act: All you need to know about America’s first ‘Stablecoin Law’
The GENIUS Act’s passage marks a new era for stablecoins and the broader crypto sector...
GCC debt capital market surges 11% to USD 1 trillion in 2024: Fitch
Fitch expects the United States Federal Reserve to cut rates by 125 basis points to 3.5% by Q4 2025, with most GCC central banks likely to follow suit...
Donald Trump’s dollar strategy spurs debate on Africa’s currency future
Donald Trump’s warnings could exacerbate concerns, steering African nations toward the dollar or prompting them to chart an independent course...