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HSBC to exit Bahraini retail banking business + unveils plan to cut costs
The move is pending the Central Bank of Bahrain’s approval and is expected to be completed in 4Q 2025
The S&P 500 hits fresh high
The benchmark index closed up 0.2% at a record 6,130
Bondholders push back against the IMF’s Ethiopia debt assessment
Investors claim that the IMF’s economic forecasts are tilting the balance toward deeper writedowns on existing debt
Masdar, Adnoc partner up with French firms for renewables initiatives in Africa + Asia
Plus: Patrizia and ASB Capital set up shop in the UAE
Trump’s reciprocal tariff drive is throwing international firms for a loop
Many see Trump’s tariff threats as a blunt protectionist measure, others believe they could serve as a negotiation tactic
Rising US inflation in January reduces chance of Fed rate cut
The consumer price index rose 3% y-o-y, the highest rise since June
Chinese tech stocks log big gains riding on DeepSeek’s historic debut
China’s tech-heavy Hang Seng Tech rose 25% in January, the broader Hang Seng benchmark rose 15%, and the CSI 300…
DFSA warns of gaps in targeted financial sanctions controls in ins.
Only 28% of DIFC ins. firms conducted an anti-money laundering audit in 2023, and 25% had never undergone a TFS…
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