Stock markets in the Gulf showed positive movement on Sunday, with the Saudi index leading the gains. After hitting a five-month low, the benchmark index in Saudi Arabia rose by 1.1%. This increase was driven by growth in various sectors, particularly in IT, utilities, and healthcare stocks. Notable performers included ACWA Power with a 4.4%
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Following Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to downgrade France’s long-term sovereign debt rating from “AA” to “AA-“, the financial markets are expected to react slightly with a potential spread between French and German benchmark bonds widening by 3-5 basis points. This minor impact may push the spread to approximately 50 basis points, a level comparable
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Italy, a country renowned for its art, history, and picturesque landscapes, is currently facing a major crisis due to overtourism. With millions of tourists flocking to popular destinations like Lake Como, Venice, and Milan, the strain on infrastructure and services is becoming increasingly evident. One of the key issues resulting from overtourism in Italy is
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Recently, the Russian government made adjustments to the mandatory sales of foreign currency for exporters, particularly those in industries like fuel, energy, metal, chemical, timber, and grain. The changes stipulate that if over half of the value of their contracts is paid in roubles, exporters may be exempt from certain currency sales requirements. This move
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The new home prices in China continued to rise for the ninth consecutive month in May, as reported by a private survey. This increase was attributed to the various steps taken by the government to support the crisis-hit property sector. The average new home price across 100 cities saw a 0.25% increase in May, following
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