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Growth of Foreign Direct Investment in Jordan by 25.1% in 2025 to reach 2.02 billion dolla...
SadaNews - The preliminary data for the balance of payments revealed that the inflows of foreign direct investment into Jordan during the year 2025 amounted to approximately 2,024.8 million dollars, compared to 1,618.8 million dollars in 2024, achieving a growth rate of 25.1%.
This is the highest l...
Net Foreign Investment Flows in Saudi Arabia Jump 90% in the Last Quarter of 2025
SadaNews - Net foreign direct investment flows to Saudi Arabia grew by about 90% during the last quarter of 2025, as the Kingdom continues to improve its investment environment and intensify reforms.
Net flows amounted to approximately 48.4 billion riyals during the period from October to December...
Fitch Places Qatar's Sovereign Rating at "AA" on Negative Watch Due to Fallout from Iran's...
SadaNews - Credit rating agency "Fitch" revealed its methodology for addressing the risks of Iranian escalation on global markets, confirming that negative scenarios have become substantial enough to warrant precautionary measures, including adjusting outlooks or placing entities on a watch list in...
El-Erian Warns: The Economic Shock in the Middle East is Greater than Imagined
SadaNews - Economic expert Mohamed El-Erian issued a notable warning via his account on the "X" platform, indicating that the economic and financial repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have not yet been fully absorbed. He explained that among all the issues discussed during the...
Oil Prices Drop After News of Trump's Willingness to End the Iran War
SadaNews - Oil prices have dropped after the Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. President Donald Trump informed his aides of his readiness to end the military campaign in Iran, even if the vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.
West Texas Intermediate crude fell below $102 a barrel, aft...
Gold Rises Thanks to Federal Comments and Trump's Efforts to End Iran War
SadaNews - Gold extended its gains for the second day after comments from the Federal Reserve eased bets on interest rate hikes, along with a report stating that U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to end the Iran war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The precious metal surged by up to 2.4%...
Energy Shock Brings Coal Back to the Forefront and Hinders Emission Reduction Efforts
SadaNews - The escalation of conflict in the Arabian Gulf has led to turmoil in oil and gas markets. However, it may have given coal, the most polluting fossil fuel, its biggest boost in years.
Climate negotiators have been trying for decades to end the era of coal. This task was already challengin...
Oil Surges Amid Growing Fears Over Global Supplies
SadaNews - Oil prices rose as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen entered the war in the Middle East and with additional U.S. forces arriving in the region, heightening fears of escalation and threatening further disruption in energy markets.
Brent crude, heading for record monthly gains, rose by as much...
Gold Stabilizes as Iran's War Enters Its Fifth Week
SadaNews - Gold stabilized after achieving its first weekly gain since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, as buying on dips supported prices, while the market awaits clarity regarding the duration of the ongoing dispute.
The precious metal recovered from some of its early losses to se...
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Causes Sharp Rise in Ship Insurance Costs.. Stranded Sailo...
SadaNews - The ongoing war against Iran has led to a significant increase in ship insurance costs in the region, particularly for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz, which provided a passage for one-fifth of the world's oil and LNG supplies before the war. There has been a 95% drop in maritime tr...
Financial Times: Iran War Raises Eurozone Borrowing Costs to Highest Level in Years
SadaNews - The Financial Times reported that borrowing costs in the Eurozone have risen to their highest levels in years, amid increasing concerns from investors about the impact of the Iran war on the public finances of European countries.
The newspaper stated that the cost of 10-year Italian bond...
Gold prices reach nearly $4,492 per ounce.. and silver near $69
SadaNews - On Sunday, March 29, gold prices recorded around $4,492 per ounce, amid a state of anticipation in global markets. This comes as investors are closely monitoring developments in economic conditions and changes in international financial indicators.
In contrast, silver prices reached abou...