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Brent crude drops to 16-month low on economic data

US jobs, China manufacturing data drive prices lower; Brent crude trading at lowest since Jan 2011; Eyes on monetary policy meetings later this week

June 4, 2012 11:03

U.S. crude up $1 at $91.86 per barrel

U.S. crude futures rose a dollar on Monday to $91.86 per barrel supported by renewed fears that a dispute over Iran's nuclear programme could disrupt oil supplies.

May 28, 2012 5:26

Brent crude rises above $107; Greece, Iran eyed

Greece opinion polls support pro-bailout government; Euro off 2-year lows, Greece euro exit fears ease; Lack of progress in Iran nuclear talks

May 28, 2012 10:55

Oil slips, choppy on way to third weekly loss

Brent crude dipped on Friday in choppy trading after recovering from a 2012 low as the euro rallied from a…

May 20, 2012 9:43

Oil Slips towards $124 on Fed Comments, Saudi Supply

U.S. crude stocks up 7.8 mln barrels, far above forecast; At least 7 North Sea Forties cargoes delayed

April 4, 2012 4:09

Debt rebalancing to boost MENA bond market

Shift from loans to debt market helps support bond pipeline; MENA M&A activity down 48 pct in 2011; Equity markets remain nervous, IPOs in high single-digits in 2012

January 15, 2012 5:30

The ‘prying’ game—Smooth sailing despite Syrian oil loss, unless Iran interferes

Oil would rally if Syrian ally Iran interferes; Shell, Total not saying whether stopping production; Bank financing also a problem for Syrian oil

August 20, 2011 11:56

Middle East markets mount rally

But traders warn gains could prove temporary.

July 6, 2010 9:09

A family affair

A far greater proportion of companies in the region are family owned than the global average. But even successful family owned companies rarely make it past the third generation.

July 4, 2010 11:53

Gulf markets rise tracking global gains

Rebound may be short-lived, say analysts.

June 14, 2010 2:52

Oil falls below $70 amid Europe growth fears

Friday afternoon saw oil prices dip below $70 per barrel as Europe's financial crisis continued to plague the markets.

May 22, 2010 3:34

Regional stock indices fell steeply Sunday on EU concerns

Stock markets in Qatar, Kuwait and Egypt posted steep declines Sunday, on fears over the spread of Greek debt crisis.

May 10, 2010 8:17

Dubai’s debt debacle

Authorities in Dubai claim the media over-hyped the emirate’s announcement of a six-month debt standstill for two of its major companies. But international bodies are still monitoring the situation.

November 30, 2009 3:35