Posts Tagged ‘dollar’

Oil prices reach 15-month high

By Kipp • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Middle East Business News

Crude oil prices increased 1 percent on Monday…


Gold prices hit record high

By Kipp • Dec 2nd, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News

Gold prices touched an all-time high of…


Better growth, but fewer jobs

By Aarti Nagraj • Nov 23rd, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, Economy, International

Top economists in the US have improved their economic forecasts for 2010, but warn that unemployment will continue.


Dollar peg beneficial, says Saudi

By Kipp • Nov 18th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will continue…


Shining bright

By Aarti Nagraj • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, International, Retail, The Work, investments

Gold prices reached a record high on Monday, crossing $1,130 an ounce. But even as investors stock up on the metal, it has stopped dazzling retail jewelers and consumers.


Saudi could see higher inflation in 2010

By Kipp • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Middle East Business News, Saudi Arabia

Saudi could see higher inflation rates in 2010 because of…


Is the dollar dying?

By Aarti Nagraj • Oct 13th, 2009 • Category: Cover Story, International, Money, The Work

As the US dollar continues falling, analysts argue whether it’s a good sign, or a bad one.


Iran moves from dollar to euro

By Kipp • Sep 22nd, 2009 • Category: Iran, Middle East Business News

Iran has switched from the US dollar to…


A marriage of convenience

By Kipp • Sep 7th, 2008 • Category: Cover Story, Money, The Work

As rising inflation rates continue to haunt GCC economies, a look at why the region’s currency is clinging to the failing dollar.


Remember Singapore!

By Kipp • Aug 28th, 2008 • Category: Analysis, Cover Story, The Work

Dubai moves to curb property speculation with bankers spooked by memories of the late ’90s


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