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Banking and FinanceTop StoriesKuwait’s banking sector shows strong stability ahead of crucial Federal Reserve meetingGBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024 GBO CorrespondentSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024 Balances held with the Kuwaiti Central Bank, government bonds and bills, and...
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EconomyTop StoriesFederal Reserve reports growing uncertainty & bleak economic outlook for United StatesGBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2024 GBO CorrespondentJune 4, 2024 The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates at a high level in...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesFed unlikely to cut rates in 2024: Goldman SachsGBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 29, 2024 Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that given the region's more sluggish...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesSaudi banks’ money supply surges 8% in March 2024GBO CorrespondentMay 22, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 22, 2024 As per S&P Global, mortgage financing accounted for 23.5% of Saudi banks’...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesFederal Reserve survey finds weaker loan demand, growing adoption of instant payment servicesGBO CorrespondentMay 13, 2024 GBO CorrespondentMay 13, 2024 Along with the possible weakening in the loan demand, the Federal Reserve...
EconomyTop StoriesHere is what Federal Reserve Chairman has to say about rate cut, US debtGBO CorrespondentFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 20, 2024February 20, 2024 Although the Federal Reserve stated at the time that risks to achieving...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesFollowing US Fed’s lead, MENA economies announce their latest move against inflationGBO CorrespondentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023 GBO CorrespondentNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023 The MPC reiterates that the path of future policy rates remains a...