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ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Saudi Public Funds Hit $58bn, Redefining GCC Market Dynamics.
Explore the impact of the Saudi Public Fund on Gulf capital markets and its significant growth in assets and confidence.
Wahed’s New UCITS ETFs Set a New Standard for Shariah and Ethical Investing
Explore Wahed UCITS ETF, a pioneer in Shariah-compliant investments combined with ethical human rights screening.
The Great Portfolio Shift: Why U.S. Advisors Are Abandoning Mutual Funds for ETFs
Investment consultants across the United States are changing the way they build portfolios. Instead of relying mainly on traditional actively managed mutual funds, more advisors are choosing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This shift marks one of the most important structural changes in portfolio construction over the last decade, supported by data across major industry research firms […]
Bitcoin Climbs to Two-Month High on Renewed ETF Buying, and What GCC Investors Should Watch
Explore the resurgence of Bitcoin ETF as investor interest rises, driving price discovery and cryptocurrency market evolution.
Gold and Silver First, Copper and Carbon Next: A New Commodity Regime Emerges
Explore the impact of copper oil gold on the commodity market in 2026 with key insights into inflation and investment strategies.
World Bank forecasts UAE economy to grow over 5% in 2026-27
Explore the World Bank's outlook for the UAE, forecasting a 5.0% economic expansion in 2026 amidst global uncertainties.
A U.S. strike on Iran would ripple through GCC ETFs
Oil, risk premia, and why Gulf markets often wobble then re-price fastEvery serious U.S.-Iran escalation over the past decade has followed a familiar market script. An overnight jump in Brent, a wobble in global equities, and sharp often exaggerated moves in Gulf markets at the open.Yet history also shows that unless Gulf oil or shipping […]
Fed–White House Tensions and the GCC ETF Outlook
Explore the latest Fed–White House tensions as Jerome Powell faces threats amid interest rate cut pressures and market volatility.
Lunate ETF: Boreas S&P Absolute Luxury UCITS ETF (LUXURY): Luxury Investing Comes to ADX
Discover the potential of the Luxury ETF launching in 2026, providing unique investment opportunities in luxury markets.
GCC ETF market monitor – 2025 annual review. The year of thematic ETFs
Find out how the GCC ETF industry evolved in 2025, featuring new ETFs that cater to advanced themes and Shariah compliance.
From 1993 to 2025: ETFs Evolution Globally and in the GCC
Explore the remarkable evolution of Exchange-Traded Funds from their 1993 inception with SPY to becoming a $19.8 trillion global market by 2025, transforming how investors access diversified portfolios.
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Gold’s 2025 Super-Cycle: From Trading Screens to the Gold Souk
Explore the dynamics of the gold souk in 2025 as gold transforms into a precious macro narrative.