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Silver prices stabilize after the largest daily decline in over 5 years
SadaNews - Silver prices have recovered some of their losses after experiencing the largest daily drop in over five years, as the white metal continues its trend toward achieving a monthly increase of about a third, supported by a continued supply shortage.
The white metal rose to nearly $75 an o...
Oil Prices Maintain Gains Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
SadaNews - Oil retained most of its gains as traders balanced the ongoing geopolitical tensions from Venezuela to Russia and Iran against concerns of oversupply.
Brent crude traded below $62 a barrel after rising by 2.1% on Monday, while West Texas Intermediate was near $58.
Venezuela began shutting...
Investment Banks' Expectations for Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Dollar in Egypt Duri...
SadaNews - Estimates from five investment banks and research institutions surveyed indicate a gradual improvement in the macroeconomic indicators of the Egyptian economy throughout 2026, supported by an expected decline in inflation rates, a clear easing monetary policy cycle, and relative stability...
Slight Rise in Oil Prices Amid Expectations of Improved Chinese Demand
SadaNews - Oil prices have risen slightly against the backdrop of expectations for improved Chinese demand, amid the failure of U.S.-led talks to end the war in Ukraine to achieve a breakthrough.
Brent crude rose above $61 a barrel, after declining 2.6% on Friday, while West Texas Intermediate crud...
Chinese Industrial Companies' Profits Decline at Fastest Rate in Over a Year
SadaNews - The profits of Chinese industrial companies declined at their fastest rate in over a year last month, as President Xi Jinping's economic plans struggle to mitigate the effects of excessive industrial production and weak consumer confidence.
Data from the National Bureau of Statistics sho...
Where Will the Middle Class in Egypt Invest Their Money in 2026?
SadaNews - In the early morning, Ahmed Said, an employee at a government office in Upper Egypt, checks his phone before heading to work, reviewing his account balance and the returns on his bank certificates, which are no longer as they used to be. On the other side of the country, in the heart of t...
Harvest of 2025: Electric Cars Take Over the World's Roads, What About 2026?
SadaNews - The world witnessed a radical transformation in the transportation landscape in 2025, as electric cars continued to dominate the roads at an unprecedented pace, becoming a strong competitor to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
In just a few years, electric cars have transformed from a limite...
Silver and Gold Prices Continue to Break Records Supported by Geopolitical Tensions
SadaNews - Gold, silver, and platinum prices have risen to all-time highs, as escalating geopolitical tensions and a weak dollar have extended a historic upward trend for precious metals.
Gold rose in spot trading by 1.2% to a record level exceeding $4,530 per ounce. Tensions in Venezuela, where th...
The Central Bank of Egypt Lowers Interest Rates by 1% in Its Last Meeting of 2025
SadaNews Economy - The Central Bank of Egypt decided to cut interest rates on deposits and loans by 1% today, Thursday, in the final meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee for the year 2025, bringing the rates to 20% for deposits and 21% for loans. It also decided to reduce the discount and credit...
Semiconductor Sales Expected to Exceed One Trillion Dollars by 2026
SadaNews Economy - Bank of America has projected that global semiconductor sales will surpass the one trillion dollar mark by 2026, driven by the ongoing wave of artificial intelligence led by companies Nvidia and Broadcom.
Market analyst at the bank, Vivek Arya, confirmed in a recent report that t...
American Banks Add $600 Billion to Their Market Value in 2026
SadaNews - The six largest American banks recorded a strong increase in their market value during 2025, adding about $600 billion driven by President Donald Trump's administration's move to ease regulatory restrictions on the sector, alongside a significant revival in investment banking activities....
Gold Declines After Breaking the $4500 Per Ounce Barrier
SadaNews Economy - Gold prices recorded a slight decline on Wednesday after earlier surpassing the $4500 per ounce barrier, while silver and platinum trimmed some of their gains following a record surge that had positioned precious metals at the forefront in recent weeks.
Spot gold dropped to $4479...