GCC
ETF trends and investment insights across the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Why Oil has many benchmarks and prices. What do they mean? WTI, Brent and GCC Benchmarks
Understand oil benchmarks and their role in pricing. Discover how WTI, Brent, and regional grades affect the market.
GCC Markets Rebound: Dubai Leads Rally While Saudi Gains Remain Measured
Explore the latest trends in the UAE Saudi market as equities stabilize after recent volatility and sector performances shift.
Big volumes on the majority of ADX stocks and the UAE ETF
Aggregate volumes can be misleading. Across 36 ADX-listed equities tracked in this analysis, the first ten trading days of March produced roughly the same total share count as February, approximately 200 million shares. This universe was filtered down from 109 actively traded ADX names by excluding stocks trading below Dh2, in order to remove lower-priced, less […]
US-Iran negotiations reignite the markets, oil drops
Trump's remarks on Iran lead to a brief market surge, but Tehran's rejection highlights ongoing geopolitical tension.
Video: Gold, the quiet diversifier in volatile markets
Discover why gold remains a powerful investment. Understand gold's diversification benefits amid market volatility today.
WisdomTree acquires Atlantic House to expand defined outcome strategies; what are they?
WisdomTree to acquire Atlantic House for $200M, boosting defined outcome ETF capabilities in a fast-growing risk-managed segment.
GCC markets, three weeks into war: oil leads, UAE feels the shock, ETFs map the shift
Markets are being pulled in opposite directions and the GCC is no exception. After three weeks of conflict, regional performance has diverged: UAE equities, including ADX and DFM, have declined, while Saudi Arabia has remained relatively resilient.Oil has been the dominant driver, swinging sharply day to day as markets react to shifting supply and demand.
Middle-East conflict rattles Europe’s carbon market: a buying opportunity?
Middle-East tensions are shaking the EU carbon market, creating volatility and potential buying opportunities for investors. Read More.
Muscat Stock Exchange Extends Trading Hours in Push for Regional Alignment
Discover how Muscat Stock Exchange's new trading hours aim to modernize Oman's capital markets for better accessibility.
BlackRock Launches Ethereum Staking ETF With Yield Payouts
Explore BlackRock's new iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) for exposure to Ethereum and staking rewards in crypto.
FAB Declares Record $2.41B Dividend as GCC Income Markets Strengthen
FAB declares a record $2.41B dividend as GCC income markets strengthen and sukuk ETFs gain attention for regional yield investors.
Do ETFs make markets more efficient?
Explore how ETFs impact market efficiency. Discover the balance between benefits and potential risks in modern financial markets.