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Nasdaq and Kraken Team Up to Bring Tokenized Stocks to Global Markets
Nasdaq and Kraken partner to launch tokenized stocks via Kraken’s xStocks platform, enabling global blockchain-based equity trading
Saudi Arabia Opens Tadawul to UAE & GCC Investors
Saudi Arabia opens Tadawul to UAE and GCC investors, allowing direct ownership of Saudi stocks and ETFs for the first time. Read More.
Is the Freedom ETF a Better Way to Invest in Emerging Markets?
Is the Freedom ETF a better way to invest in emerging markets? FRDM excludes authoritarian regimes and has outperformed EM benchmarks.
Defense ETFs Gain Focus Amid Middle East Tensions
Defense ETFs gain attention as Middle East tensions rise and Strait of Hormuz risks increase market uncertainty. Read More
GCC Oil Rally as Murban Jumps $10 on Rising Geopolitical Risk
Murban oil surged $10 as rising geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz sparked a sharp GCC oil rally, pushing Brent higher and raising fears of supply disruptions.
The Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Oil Prices and GCC Markets
With 20% of global oil flowing through Hormuz, rising US-Iran tensions are driving Brent higher and pressuring GCC equities. Lean more
DeepSeek-V4 and Its Impact on GCC China Tech ETFs
The global artificial intelligence race is approaching a new inflection point, and this time, the disruption is not primarily about model capability. It is about economics. Markets and the technology community are closely watching the anticipated release of DeepSeek-V4, the next-generation model from Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek. While official specifications remain limited, early industry leaks […]
Boursa Kuwait’s 55% Profit Surge, and What It Signals for GCC Investors
Boursa Kuwait's 55% profit surge and 80% traded value growth in 2025 signal accelerating liquidity and structural reforms, presenting new opportunities for GCC investors through Kuwait-focused ETFs.
Oman MSX Boosts Structural Liquidity: What It Means for GCC ETF Investors
Oman’s capital markets are entering a strategically significant phase. The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has unveiled a series of reforms designed to convert intermittent trading activity into what policymakers call “structural liquidity,” a deeper, more resilient trading environment capable of supporting institutional-sized flows with minimal price disruption. While the headlines focus on Oman, the implications […]
Covered Call ETFs and the Evolving Income Needs of GCC Investors
Covered call ETFs offer GCC investors a systematic way to generate income by selling call options on diversified equity positions, providing premium income even in range-bound markets.
TSMC Revenue Jumps 37% as the AI Surge Sends a Clear Signal
TSMC reported NT$401.3 billion in January, showcasing a 37% year-on-year revenue growth driven by AI chip demand.
FAB Partners with T. Rowe Price to Expand Investment Solutions Across the GCC and Deepen ETF Adoption
Explore the significance of the FAB and T. Rowe Price collaboration as it reshapes investment solutions in the GCC.
