The US dollar has slumped with next week’s presidential election result increasingly looked too close. With some polls showing Donald Trump gaining ground, the dollar is now at a three-week low versus the euro and a 12-day low versus the Japanese yen. The uncertainty has resulted in the fuelling in demand for perceived havens like the yen.
IEA consulting with governments on further oil stock releases, chief Birol says
The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.
Dollar rises as escalating Middle East tensions spur haven demand
The dollar rose on Monday as escalating retaliatory threats in the Middle East conflict curbed risk appetite and lifted demand for safe-haven assets.
Business leaders highlight Dubai’s resilience amid global developments
Chairpersons of several country business councils operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce say the emirate is reinforcing its global reputation for resilience and agility amid global challenges.
India to withdraw temporary domestic airfare caps from Monday
India will revoke the temporary fare caps it had imposed on domestic air tickets from Monday, the country's civil aviation ministry said on Saturday.
US allows 30-day sale of Iran oil at sea in bid to tame prices
The Trump administration has waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days on Friday in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
The UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 16 drones launched from Iran on Monday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto has underscored the need for an immediate halt to the military escalation during a phone call.
Authorities in the UAE have issued safety guidelines as unstable weather continues to impact several parts of the country.
