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All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026

A Turkish court's decision to annul the CHP's leadership congress triggered a 6.1% selloff in the BIST 100 and market-wide circuit breaker. GCC investors with exposure through UAE-listed Turkish ETFs face a critical question: is this another buying opportunity or a sign of fundamental weakness?

The UAE has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward independent oil production management while maintaining market stability.

The IMF warns that Middle East conflict threatens global growth, projecting 3.1% expansion and 4.4% inflation in 2026. Gulf ETF investors face uneven impacts as energy prices rise but conflict-affected economies face direct infrastructure damage.

Goldman notes that tech’s relative returns have weakened to their lowest point in roughly 50 years, creating what it describes as a potential generational opportunity.

Explore DFm fees and how the new tick size regime can lower trading costs for ETF investors in Dubai's financial market.

Trump's remarks on Iran lead to a brief market surge, but Tehran's rejection highlights ongoing geopolitical tension.

Discover how Muscat Stock Exchange's new trading hours aim to modernize Oman's capital markets for better accessibility.

Explore how markets in Iran and the US reacted to President Trump's contradictory messages about the ongoing conflict.

Explore how the Dow Jones reached 50,000 points, reflecting a diverse range of sectors contributing to market strength.

Understand the recent changes in oil prices due to U.S.-Iran negotiations and their implications for the market.

Gold has crossed $5,000 per troy ounce for the first time, briefly trading above $5,100 on Monday before settling around the low $5,000s, according to market reporting. It is a milestone few in the bullion market expected this decade, and one with immediate consequences in the Gulf. In the UAE, retail prices adjusted almost instantly, […]