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Investment landscape shaped by “mega forces” in 2025 midyear outlook -BlackRock
The firm sees structural shifts powering returns in 2025, with AI buildout, Gulf diversification, and private capital at the forefront
Rising US job openings + Senate passing “big beautiful bill” help buoy USD
The USD index had its worst 1H since 1973
First private developer Select enters Palm Jebel Ali + GEMS launches school-in-a-box venture
Also: Indian mining firm NMDC is setting up shop in Dubai to monitor potential acquisitions
USD bns of capital cross the Atlantic as investor confidence in the US wanes
Outflows from US equity funds have doubled YTD, while inflows in Europe hit USD 100 bn
Investors flee long-term US bonds as Trump tax bill revives debt fears
Investors are pulling out of long term US bond funds at the fastest pace since early 2020
CBUAE’s T-sukuk for June 5.6x oversubscribed
CBUAE’s T-sukuk for June receives AED 6.21 bn in bids
Emerging markets outperform developed world despite tariff concerns
USD 11 bn returned to emerging markets in May and June
Mashreq expands footprint to Turkey with new office
Plus: Addleshaw Goddard opens office in ADGM
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