The US dollar fell by about 9 per cent against a basket of currencies last year, its worst performance since 2017. Reuters

Why 2026 could be another difficult year for the dollar

US currency ended last year with its worst annual retreat in nearly a decade and faces more challenges this year

Markets

Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

Economy

Lebanon turns to Egyptian gas to ease electricity shortages

Energy

Bahrain prepares new fiscal reforms to curb rising debt

Economy

These are the tax changes coming up in the UAE in 2026

Economy

Gold and silver hit records to shine amid thin stock market trading

Markets

US leverages institutions to advance revamped 'America First' agenda

US
A protester throws a brick at a bank after setting fire to tyres during a demonstration in Beirut on February 16, 2023. Dozens of angry Lebanese demonstrators attacked several banks on February 16 after the local currency dropped in value to a record low in as part of a deepening economic crisis, AFP photographers said. (Photo by Joseph EID / AFP)

Why Lebanon's bank customers will struggle to be fully repaid

Lenders lack sufficient liquidity to disburse $20bn owed to customers now facing four-year wait, analysts say

Economy

Imkan expands waterfront capabilities with majority stake in Majestic Marine

Economy

Abu Dhabi’s ADQ closes $5bn financing deal with Asian investors

Economy

IHC names Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan chairman of 2PointZero Group

Economy

Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

Economy

Libya opens oil and gasfields in bid to attract multi-million dollar investments

Energy

'No delays' as Syria prepares to launch new currency

Economy
Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair is set to end in 2028, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to nominate a new leader at the central bank. Bloomberg

Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

US central bank braces for new Fed chair, two historic Supreme Court decisions and more pressure from White House

Economy

Libya opens oil and gasfields in bid to attract multi-million dollar investments

Energy

'No delays' as Syria prepares to launch new currency

Economy

The world needs to hedge its AI bets

Economy
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