Turkey | Jun 22, 2022 US deputy treasury secretary in Turkey to warn against evading Russian sanctions In a visit to Ankara Wednesday, US Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo plans to remind Turkey that anyone evading US sanctions against Russia will be held accountable.
Iran | Jun 17, 2022 Iran, Russia to establish trade centers The two countries will focus on energy-related trading and establishing a north-south corridor to rival the Suez Canal.
Gulf | Jun 15, 2022 Gulf banks waste no time raising rates in response to US Fed Gulf states have already raised rates twice this year in response to the US monetary actions.
Gulf | Jun 7, 2022 Gulf states blacklist terror financiers linked to Iran, Islamic State, Syrian regime Lead figures in the Assad regime’s Qatirji oil-smuggling network were among those sanctioned.
Israel | Jun 1, 2022 Israel interest rates to continue upward trend Battling growing inflation, the Bank of Israel has significantly raised the country’s interest rates twice in recent weeks.
Egypt | May 30, 2022 How interest rate hikes affect Egypt’s economy The central bank may raise rates further by 100 to 200 basis points in 2022 to be in line with tightening global monetary policies. Yields on T-bills are set to rise.
Turkey | May 19, 2022 Turkey’s middle class priced out of home ownership Buying a home has become an elusive dream even for middle-class professionals in Turkey as the country’s economic woes erupt into a perfect storm over the housing market.
May 17, 2022 Turkish lira continues to fall Turkey is in the midst of an economic crisis marked by high inflation.
United Arab Emirates | May 12, 2022 UAE meets $400 million target in first bond auction The Emirati government decided to sell bonds in dirhams to boost the local banking sector and diversify financially.
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