equities
Is the stock market rally misleading?
It must be kept in mind that the world economy is still expected to contract by 3% in 2020
06 Sep 2020 - Opinion
Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. A keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, Lukman is well versed in the various factors affecting the currency and commodity markets. Lukman holds a BSc (hons) degree in Economics from the University of Essex, UK and an MSc in Finance from London School of Business and Finance, where he studied corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and the role of international financial institutions.
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currencies
Will the dollar return to the throne in Q3?
The greenback stands to gain not only from its safe-haven status but the fact that it is also the world's reserve currency
08 Jul 2020 - Opiniongold
Gold set to shine through coronavirus chaos
The coronavirus outbreak represents a significant threat to the global economy with the human and economic costs difficult to quantify
05 Mar 2020 - Opinionoil and gas
Is the oil rebound short-lived?
Uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus on China, Asia and the global economy has fostered a sense of caution, unease and fear across the board
18 Feb 2020 - Opiniontrade
US-China prepare to seal 'phase one' deal, now comes the hard part
The positive sentiment fueled by trade hopes is likely to support emerging market stocks
16 Jan 2020 - Opiniontrade
What does the 'phase one' trade deal mean for the UAE & GCC?
The ‘phase one’ trade deal could be good news for Aramco which recently completed the largest initial public offering (IPO)
22 Dec 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Will OPEC dish out a bullish surprise?
WTI Crude has gained roughly 7.75% since the start of Q4 on the back of trade optimism
08 Dec 2019 - Opinioneconomy
Is monetary easing enough to stave off a global recession?
Global debt reached a record $184 trillion in 2017
05 Nov 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Are oil bulls standing on shaky foundations?
An appreciating greenback is another theme that could obstruct oil's upside gains.
25 Sep 2019 - Opiniongold
Investors go for gold amid trade tensions
Driven by intense bouts of safe haven buying, the precious metal sped ahead, rising by 5 percent in August
10 Sep 2019 - OpinionZawya Coverage
Abu Dhabi's non-oil trade reached $51.8bln in 11 months
Gold jewellery demand in UAE surged 57% in 2021 due to high tourist traffic
Bahrain's Al Salam Bank agrees to acquire Ithmaar's retail banking business
Fitch Ratings affirms Ethiopia's CCC rating on low reserves, default risk
Tunisian AI startup raises $100mln from Chimera Abu Dhabi, Google
