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Saudi Arabia | Nov 20, 2023

What $6.9B China-Saudi currency swap means for Beijing’s efforts to globalize yuan

China’s increasing economic influence and the high price of the US dollar, which has increased amid increasing interest rates to tame inflation, have led some economies to switch to cheaper yuan-denominated transactions.

As Israel’s economy slows, investors ask ‘how long’ will Hamas war go on

What $6.9B China-Saudi currency swap means for Beijing’s efforts to globalize yuan

Turkey reports account surplus amid fiscal policy changes

Turkey returns to dollar bond market as Erdogan shifts approach

After Israel attack, US follows Hamas trail of money

Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, UAE’s Emirates among Fortune Arabia top 10

Gaza war could double oil prices, threaten global food security

Israel credit outlook lowered, budget to be amended amid Hamas war

20% rise in Middle East late-stage venture capital funding despite global decline

China's venture capital firms making inroads in Saudi Arabia, UAE

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