Archive of Financial Markets
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Oil prices slip as Syria talks continue
Oil prices fell Friday as dealers monitored diplomatic efforts to get Syria to give up its chemical weapons and avert a U.S.-led military attack that ... Financial Markets -
Gulf markets seen higher on Syria hopes
Hopes that a U.S. military strike on Syria will be avoided are likely to bring more buyers into Gulf markets on Thursday as investors focus on strong ... Financial Markets -
Bargains seen in Gulf despite political tensions
Regional geo-political tensions are likely to keep investors cautious but a recent correction in the equity markets leaves room for bargain hunters, ... Financial Markets -
Global Markets recover as risk of Syria attack eases
Emerging stocks, currencies and bond prices rose on Monday, boosted by stronger Chinese data and ebbing chances of an imminent Western military strike ... Financial Markets -
Real estate shares lead Dubai rebound
Dubai’s shares rebound in early trade after last week’s sharp losses bring back bargain hunters, while other Gulf bourses also gain. ... Financial Markets -
Markets mixed, Syria concern prevents major rebounds
Middle East stock markets were mixed on Thursday as heavy selling related to the Syrian war faded, but continued uncertainty over how and when the ... Financial Markets -
Markets to stay defensive due to Syria
Regional bourses are set for a third day of losses on Wednesday as markets around the world prepare for a possible U.S. military strike against Syria, ... Financial Markets -
Syria tensions likely to hit Gulf markets
Gulf markets are likely to be dampened on Tuesday by the possibility of international military action against Syria after Washington said it believed ... Financial Markets -
Dubai stocks dive 7% as gulf markets hit by Syria crisis
Dubai share prices dived 7.0 percent on Tuesday, leading the falls as Gulf Arab stock markets took a hit from fears of possible U.S. military ... Financial Markets -
Egypt stock market set to reopen for reduced hours after Cairo violence
Egypt’s stock market is due to re-open today after days of violent clashes in the country in which 750 people have reportedly been killed. The ... Financial Markets