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Mahmoud Khalaf

Asian Stocks Decline Amid Doubts Over Iran Ceasefire and Rising Oil Prices

Asian markets saw a notable decline today, Thursday, as doubts increased regarding the stability of the ceasefire related to the war with Iran, negatively impacting global investor sentiment.

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The Dollar Maintains Its Gains as Trump's Deadline for Iran Approaches Amid Market Tensions

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Lubna Nissani

The Dollar Maintains Its Gains as Trump's Deadline for Iran Approaches Amid Market Tensions

The dollar continues to perform strongly, while other currencies fluctuate with the risks of military conflict and energy prices.

European Stocks Fall Amid Ongoing Concerns Over War in the Middle East

The European Stoxx 600 index recorded a decline of 0.2% to reach 579.71 points by 08:16 GMT.

Geopolitical Shock Hits Markets… Oil Soars and Markets Return to Inflation Nightmare

The turmoil in global markets is widening as tensions rise between Iran and the United States, prompting investors to engage in a broad sell-off in stocks, with a rapid shift to defensive assets.

Record High for Japanese Stocks as Yen Falls Against Dollar After Sanai Takaichi's Victory

Tokyo's stock market surged to record levels after Sanai Takaichi's overwhelming election victory, while the yen fell against the dollar, amid a wave of economic enthusiasm and global interest in the new policies of the Japanese Prime Minister.

European Central Bank Signals Possible Actions if Euro Continues Rapid Rise

The bank does not target a specific level for the euro exchange rate, but a significant rise could lead to a decline in inflation expectations within the euro area.

Cryptocurrency Market Crash: Bitcoin Leads Losses of Nearly Half a Trillion Dollars in Days

The total market value of cryptocurrencies has dropped by approximately $467.6 billion since January 29.

"SpaceX": Elon Musk Links Space to Profits at a Unique Astronomical Timing

SpaceX is preparing for a historic IPO in June 2026, coinciding with a rare astronomical event and celebrating Elon Musk's birthday, aiming to raise $50 billion to support its future space projects.

The Strength of the Euro Puts the European Central Bank to a Tough Test... Will It Signal a Rate Cut?

The bank may have to consider a new rate cut if further increases in the euro's exchange rate negatively impact inflation expectations.

Silver Records Unprecedented Jump, Breaking the $110 Per Ounce Barrier

Spot silver prices climbed by 6.49%, reaching $109.887 per ounce, reflecting a strong buying wave in global markets.

Moscow Stock Exchange Rises After Announcement of Putin Meeting with Trump Envoy to Discuss Ukrainian Settlement

The MOEX index for ruble-denominated stocks rose by 1.37% to reach 2775.23 points, while the RTS index for dollar-denominated stocks increased by 1.36% to 1123.36 points.

A Tough Year for the US Dollar: The Dollar Bids Farewell to 2025 with the Biggest Annual Loss in 8 Years

The dollar enters 2026 burdened by losses, amid cautious market anticipation of the US interest rate trajectory and the expected changes in the leadership of the Federal Reserve.

Bulgaria Officially Joins the Eurozone Amid Inflation and Political Concerns

In an attempt to reassure public opinion, the Bulgarian parliament has strengthened regulatory bodies to control sudden price increases and curb any unjustified hikes related to the transition to the euro.

Gold and Silver Reach New Record Levels Amid Expectations of US Interest Rate Cuts

Precious metal prices recorded unprecedented increases during trading on Friday, driven by rising global demand for safe havens amid growing expectations of further US interest rate cuts next year.

Gold Outperforms Cryptocurrencies in 2025: Record Performance Amid Bitcoin and Ethereum Decline

Precious metal prices have recorded record highs this year, with the price of gold jumping from $2,600 at the beginning of 2025 to $4,500 recently, while the value of silver exceeded $71 per ounce.

Elon Musk Makes History with a Net Worth Exceeding $600 Billion for the First Time Globally

American billionaire Elon Musk has entered an unprecedented phase in the history of wealth, as his net worth surpassed the $600 billion mark, making him the first person in the world to reach this level.

The Dollar Loses Some Dominance in Asia as Euro Borrowing Increases

Borrowers have increasingly relied on the euro instead of the US dollar, reflecting a desire to diversify portfolios and reduce dependence on the American currency.

SpaceX Aims for a Record Valuation of $800 Billion in Secondary Share Sale

In a move aimed at reinforcing its position as the most valuable private technology company in the world, SpaceX is negotiating to achieve a record financial valuation estimated at $800 billion, as part of its latest round of secondary share sales.

Damascus Stock Exchange Records Sharp Increase in Trading Value Despite Decline in Bank Prices

The Damascus Securities Exchange recorded a significant increase in total trading value today, Wednesday, reaching 1.770 billion Syrian pounds, compared to approximately 624 million Syrian pounds in yesterday's session.

Turkish Stock Exchange Scandal: Gokhan Gonul and Arif Ghafoori in Court

Police arrest 12 individuals including a famous football player and a magician, on charges of manipulating the stock markets in Istanbul, causing a major shock in financial and entertainment circles.

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