Thursday, July 24, 2025

Finance

Need to free us of financial illiteracy

With all those job losses happening now, it’s time next generation gets taught right A recent study showed only 33 per cent of adults can be considered financially literate with wide disparities between countries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The...

This time, an oil deal needs to stick

Laggards no longer have excuses to pay lip service to cuts and then ignore them Despite the crippling losses caused by the short-term oil price war, a new foundation was introduced in the relationship among OPEC+ countries as well as...

Oil retreats as China virus outbreak darkens outlook for demand

US crude stockpiles rose by 3.86 million barrels in the past week Flags fly from a Royal Dutch Shell oil rig in Texas. The American Petroleum Institute reported U.S. crude stockpiles rose by 3.86 million barrels in the past week.

UK’s jobless numbers at 3m after adding 1.5m in two months

Stage is set for government and central bank to come up with immediate incentives Jobless rates have spiked in the UK despite an earlier move by government to prevent it from happening. But without the furlough scheme, it could have...

Oil prices at $40 a barrel needn’t be a ‘dream’, says UAE oil minister

They should head back to some semblance of normal within two years Current oil consumption is at 2013 levels, but there are signs of demand returning, says UAE oil minister Abu Dhabi: Oil production limits adopted by a group of major...

Oil demand will not see an immediate improvement this year, says IEA

Even with lockdowns easing, demand gains have not been that substantial to date Oil demand is likely to record its biggest ever decline through the rest of the year. Even massive production cuts are yet to help stabilise demand. Abu Dhabi:...

Saudi fund to offer SR3.7 billion to 500 plus small industrial firms

It will offer line-of-credit to meet operating expenses for up to three months Small and mid-sized Saudi industrial firms will be able to cover their operational expenses for up to three months through tapping the new aid package. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia...

To the Dubai doubtful, no, we are not finished

Ramzi Cheaib reflects on his 38 years in the emirate and its resilience In the midst of this global pandemic, I have been flooded with articles about Dubai. They often have headlines that echo the phrase: “Dubai is finished”. I have...

The Debt Panel: ‘My Covid-19 debt holiday is up on my loan. Can I have more time?

The Filipina, who lost her job last year and received a repayment break for April and May, has still not found a new role I have a loan with a bank in Dubai and have always made my repayments on time....

Global oil demand not expected to recover until 2022, IEA says

Demand for crude is set to drop by 8.1m bpd in 2020 marking the largest decline in history Global oil demand is not expected to recover until 2022, the International Energy Agency said in its latest oil market report.] Demand for...

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