The West Bank-Gaza’s Bleary Blockades
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Despite a blip in Palestine Stock Exchange interest mainly from Gulf investors exiting Egypt, the World Bank’s annual West Bank ...
The UAE’s Island Retreat Reflections
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UAE shares rose through mid February after MSCI’s upgrade postponement as Abu Dhabi committed to proceed with showcase projects including ...
Israel’s Stretched Strike Capability
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As speculation again mounted that Israel was preparing a military operation against Iran’s nuclear facilities after comprehensive international sanctions, banks ...
Egypt’s Ponderous Pound Pounding
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Egyptian shares retraced half their 2011 index drop as parliamentary elections entered consecutive phases with predicted Muslim Brotherhood dominance and ...
The Maghreb’s Simmering Pot Straddle
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In North Africa as Morocco and Tunisia attempt Islamic-party led nonviolent economic comebacks, attention has also focused on Algeria where ...
Saudi Arabia’s Recalcitrant Remittance Reliance
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As Saudi Arabia, the region’s largest stock market, prepared the ground for further non-GCC access after lukewarm embrace of the ...
The Gulf’s Drill-Down Disappointments
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As Gulf OPEC members gathered for their Vienna plenary with oil prices tipping below $100/barrel, serial setbacks convulsed the region ...
Iran’s Serial Sanctions Stubbornness
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The Tehran Stock exchange lost ground in October as the threat of new international commercial and financial punishment exacerbated currency ...
Egypt’s Fading Square Peg Fit
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Egyptian shares stayed at the bottom of the core universe heap as Tahrir Square again erupted in mass demonstrations and ...
Dubai’s Diluted Safe Haven Potion
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UAE shares rallied toward the plus column as trade, tourism and banking deposits were diverted from elsewhere in the region ...