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Asian stocks are up, and so are major Gulf markets.

The major Gulf stock markets rose early on Tuesday following gains in Asian stocks, recovering from a global selling off on hopes that the United States would be willing to negotiate its high import tariffs. Saudi Arabia's benchmark Index advanced 2% on track to extend gains made in the previous session. This was led by Al Rajhi Bank's 2.3% increase and Saudi National Bank's 2.1% rise. Saudi Aramco, the oil giant, rose by 1.2%. The Saudi index fell 6.8% on Sunday, its largest one-day drop since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020. A survey revealed that the non-oil...

Oil & Gas

The Trump tariffs have caused a drop in the price of Bourses in the Gulf

The Gulf stock markets fell on Thursday morning, amid concerns that the U.S.'s reciprocal tariffs could worsen trade tensions globally and tip the world towards recession. On Wednesday, U.S. president Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff as a baseline on all imports and increased duties on dozens countries, including its largest trading partners. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index fell by 0.4% after the return to trading following a four-session Eid holiday. Saudi National Bank, the country's largest lender, fell 1.5%. Saudi Aramco, the oil giant in Saudi Arabia was down by 0.8%. Oil prices, which are a major factor in...

Oil & Gas

Investors in the Gulf are gaining as they wait for US tariff clarity

Investors are waiting for clarity about U.S. president Donald Trump's policy on trade ahead of the looming tariffs. Trump's recent comments have given traders hope that trade policies can be flexible. He hinted on Monday that not all tariffs will kick in until April 2, and that certain countries may receive exemptions. However, he did not provide any details. Trump escalated his trade conflict by introducing secondary tariffs of 25% on countries who buy oil or natural gas from Venezuela. The move caused oil prices to rise initially, but its impact was mitigated later by the relief brought about by...

Oil & Gas Refining

Major Gulf markets decline amid Trump tariff plan worries

Investors waited for more details about U.S. president Donald Trump's plans to impose reciprocal tariffs, and were concerned that global trade tensions could escalate. Trump re-invigorated his tariff threats on Friday, warning that auto levies may kick in as early as April 2. Trump also instructed commerce and economic officials in the U.S. to investigate reciprocal tariffs against countries that impose tariffs on U.S. products, with an April 1 deadline for recommendations. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index fell 0.5%. The biggest lender, Saudi National Bank, saw a 0.7% drop and ACWA Power dropped 1.2%. Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company also...

Oil & Gas Exploration

ExxonMobil introduces 'promising' exploration well off Cyprus-President

ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy on Friday started exploratory drilling for natural gas in a. possibility west of Cyprus, Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. stated on X. The east Mediterranean has actually yielded some major gas. discoveries in the last few years, and an interruption in energy products. from Russia after its 2022 intrusion of Ukraine has actually honed. Europe's attention on protecting alternative sources of supply. Cyprus progresses expedition activities, aiming to be an. alternative and trustworthy source of natural gas for the EU,. Christodoulides wrote in his post. He stated drilling at the prospect, called Electra, got. underway on Friday...

Oil & Gas

Davos-Syria's economy will be open for foreign investment, foreign minister states

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan alShibani stated on Wednesday that the country will open its economy to foreign financial investment and that Damascus is also dealing with energy and electrical power collaborations with Gulf states. Syria's economic resources are diverse and we have a great deal of sectors - industry, tourist ... of course the economy in the future will be open and will open the road for foreign investment, he said at the World Economic Online forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Shibani paid different check outs to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar in early January, during...

Oil & Gas

Qatar cuts Jan al-Shaheen oil term cost, sources say

QatarEnergy sharply cut the term cost for alShaheen petroleum loading in January, trade sources said on Friday, in line with a current fall in Middle East area premiums. The January term rate was up to 73 cents a barrel above Dubai quotes, the sources stated, down for a second straight month and at a multi-month low. The sources decreased to be named as they are not authorised to consult with the media. The term cost for December freights was at a premium of $ 1.93 a barrel. For its January tender, QatarEnergy offered 5 cargoes at premiums between 40 and...

Oil & Gas

The majority of Gulf markets gain as investors weigh Trump effect

Most stock markets in the Gulf increased in early trade on Thursday in line with Asian shares as financiers mulled the ramifications of a Donald Trump presidency. Trump was elected president, topping a remarkable comeback 4 years after he was voted out of the White Home and ushering in a brand-new American leadership likely to evaluate democratic organizations at home and relations abroad. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index got 0.4%, with Al . Rajhi Bank rising 1.5%, while oil huge Saudi Aramco. innovative 1.8%. In Other Places, Al Moammar Details Systems Co. advanced 2.7%, a day after the firm signed a...

Oil & Gas

Major Gulf markets blended on weak oil, ahead of profits

Major stock exchange in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday on weakening oil even as stress intensified in the area and as financiers braced for thirdquarter incomes. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dropped 0.1%, struck by a 0.9% fall in ACWA Power and a 0.6% fall in the nation's most significant loan provider, Saudi National Bank. Somewhere else, oil giant Saudi Aramco relieved 0.4%. Oil costs - a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets - slid as much as $3 to a near two-week low throughout Asian trade on the back of a weaker demand outlook and after...

Oil & Gas

Most Gulf markets reduce as local stress increase

Most stock exchange in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Wednesday with dispute in the Middle East the most pressing concern, although the Qatari index was buoyed by Qatar National Bank. An escalation of fighting in Lebanon and the ongoing one-year-old war in between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has actually raised fears of a wider Middle East conflict. The decline in Gulf markets started after Iran launched a. missile barrage on Israel on Oct. 1. Israel has actually sworn to. strike back and is weighing its alternatives, with Iran's oil. centers considered a possible target. Saudi Arabia's...

Oil & Gas

Many significant Gulf markets gain on China stimulus-led optimism

The majority of significant stock markets in the Gulf climbed in early trade on Thursday, in line with Asian shares, supported by news of aggressive financial stimulus from China, although geopolitical stress in the area restricted the benefit. China's central bank on Tuesday unveiled its biggest stimulus considering that the pandemic to pull the economy out of its deflationary funk and back towards the government's growth target. Driving the optimism was a main readout from a meeting of China's politburo that said the country would deploy necessary fiscal costs to fulfill this year's economic development target of roughly 5%. Saudi...

Power Markets

South Africa's Eskom, Sasol accept explore LNG options

South African petrochemicals company Sasol and state power utility Eskom stated on Friday they had actually consented to jointly explore ways the country could use melted gas (LNG). As the nation's two most significant users of coal, Sasol and Eskom are significant polluters therefore are main to the nation's. efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. Eskom is wanting to build on a current enhancement in its. plant performance, after years of imposing power cuts. The cooperation intends to identify the possible volumes. that South Africa requires to develop a viable LNG import. market in addition to the making it...

Fossil Fuels

Fossil Fuels

Saudi Arabia could soon be a motor racing team owner

According to the chairman the Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, after sponsoring and hosting a Grand Prix, Saudi Arabia could own a Formula One Team. Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, in a video conference with reporters ahead of the race this weekend in Jeddah, said that there was interest. He said: "It's possible, and it might happen soon. "If you're going to buy an F1 team, people will do it for the money. Especially if one of PIF's (Saudi Public Investment Funds) companies is going to purchase it. "We are seeing Formula One reaching new markets and sales...

Fossil Fuels

The Gulf markets are mixed due to geopolitical concerns and Fed outlook

The Gulf stock markets were mixed on Thursday morning as tensions in the region escalated. However, there were signs that the Federal Reserve might still be able to deliver two rate reductions this year. The Fed kept interest rates steady on Wednesday, as was anticipated, and reiterated its forecast for two quarter-percentage-point rate cuts before the end of the year. The Fed's decisions affect monetary policy across the Gulf, where the majority of currencies, such as the Saudi Riyal, are pegged against the U.S. Dollar. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index rose 0.2% thanks to a 1.4% increase in ACWA Power...

Oil & Gas Exploration

The President of Lebanon says that he hopes TotalEnergies resumes oil and gas exploration as soon as possible

According to a press release from the president's offices, Lebanon President Joseph Aoun told Qatari Premier Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Tuesday that he hoped TotalEnergies would soon resume oil exploration off the coasts of Lebanon. In 2023, the state-owned QatarEnergy will join France's TotalEnergies (ENI.MI), and Italy's Eni in a consortium of three to search for oil and natural gas in two marine blocks off Lebanon's coast. Two sources who were directly involved in the matter said that no hydrocarbons had been found after the exploratory drilling offshore in 2023. TotalEnergies didn't respond to a comment request...

Mineral Resources

Mineral Resources

Sources: Congo government and M23 rebel delegations are in Doha to hold talks

Four sources confirmed that Congolese officials, as well as negotiators from the M23 rebels, who are supported by Rwanda, have arrived in Doha to hold talks on a ceasefire. The aim is to end months of fighting which have caused fears of an expanded regional conflict. M23's rapid advances this year have left thousands of civilians killed, hundreds of thousands displaced and the rebels in control of much of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, an area rich with tin and gold. Both delegations confirmed they were in Qatari capital, saying that there had been a face to face meeting on...

Mineral Resources

East Congo ceasefire is troubled as rebels remain in strategic town

The de facto ceasefire that had been agreed between Congolese and Rwandan rebels in Walikale, a town located in eastern Congo, appeared to have collapsed on Monday. The rebels reneged on their promise to withdraw from the area and accused the army of breaking its own promises. The M23 rebels are hopeful about a possible ceasefire in Walikale. Captured last week The hope that diplomatic efforts would be revived to end the largest conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for decades was briefly sparked. This conflict is rooted in the long-lasting fallout of the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the...

Mineral Resources

Major Gulf markets get on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire hopes

The majority of major stock exchange in the Gulf increased in early trade on Thursday, buoyed by wish for a potential ceasefire offer in between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon's prime minister revealed hope on Wednesday that a. ceasefire handle Israel would be announced within days as. Israel's public broadcaster published what it said was a draft. arrangement offering a preliminary 60-day truce. The push for a ceasefire for Lebanon is taking place. alongside a similar diplomatic drive to end hostilities in Gaza. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index acquired 0.2%,. with ACWA Power Company advancing 3.9% and aluminium. products maker Al...

Mineral Resources

Gulf markets get on Fed rate cut outlook

Major stock exchange in the Gulf increased in early trade on Monday amid expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut this week, with the Saudi index on course to acquire for a. 3rd session. The Fed's two-day financial policy meeting beginning on. Tuesday will take centre stage for the week. Expectations are. for the reserve bank to kick-start a relieving cycle, providing. space for local central banks to think about cutting rates. Markets are pricing in a 59% opportunity of a 50 basis points. ( bps) cut, with a 41% possibility of a 25 bps cut, CME FedWatch. tool revealed....

Mineral Resources

Major Gulf markets acquire on United States rate cut prospectus

Major stock exchange in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday as investor belief stayed upbeat on hopes of a September rate cut in the United States. The Federal Reserve is anticipated to begin a rate-cutting cycle at its monetary policy conference on Sept. 17-18. Traders presently see a 67% opportunity of a 25 basis-point (bp). decrease by the U.S central bank this month and a 33% opportunity of. a 50-bp cut, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Financiers await the U.S. ISM production and services. prints, in addition to the JOLTS task openings, ADP private payrolls. and the...

Mineral Resources

Major Gulf markets fall on local tensions

Significant stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday due to increasing geopolitical stress in the region, while financiers await U.S. weekly unemployed claims information to evaluate the health of the labour market. In the Middle East, combating continued in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas militants, without any indications yet of a. concrete development in ceasefire talks in Cairo. More than 40,500 Palestinians have been eliminated in the war,. according to Gaza's health ministry. The congested enclave has. been laid to squander. The majority of its 2.3 million individuals have actually been. displaced numerous times...

Mineral Resources

Major Gulf bourses ease as US political jitters weigh on state of mind

Major stock markets in the Gulf dropped in early trading on Monday, tracking losses in international markets, as financiers wagered that the attack on U.S. presidential prospect Donald Trump made his victory more likely. Saturday's shooting at Trump's election rally raises his chances of recovering the White House and banking on his victory will increase, investors stated. Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally Saturday after a major security lapse, an attack that will likely reshape this year's presidential race and fuel fears that the campaign might come down into political violence. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index...

Mineral Resources

Nippon Steel, Sumitomo get CCS pipe orders from QatarEnergy

Japan's Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Corp said on Friday they have actually won orders from QatarEnergy for highalloy smooth pipes that will be utilized for carbon capture storage (CCS). Nippon Steel has actually recently delivered the first items to Qatar's state-owned energy company which prepares to build a blue. ammonia factory, with the CCS, in Qatar's Mesaieed. region, among the nation's leading industrial zones, the. Japanese steelmaker said in a statement. While traditional ammonia production discharges co2. ( CO2) if it is made with fossil fuel, throughout the production of. blue ammonia any CO2 created is captured and saved. Under...

Mineral Resources

Gulf markets recover after recent losses

Investors reacted positively to the Federal Reserve's comments and the ongoing geopolitical tensions as they surveyed the major stock markets of the Gulf in the early trading on Thursday. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index rose 0.3% to close out two sessions of losses. The Saudi Arabian Mining Company stock, which had been down for the previous two sessions, gained 4.1% after the bourse introduced single stock option contracts. Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance also rose 0.3% after Abu Dhabi National Insurance Co acquired 51% of the insurer for 133.1 million dollars. Qatar Navigation rose 1.8%, while Industries Qatar increased 0.4%....