The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) aims to at least double its annual investments in the US over the next decade, compared to the past five years. The sovereign wealth fund may also revise its fixed income strategy, with a greater focus on infrastructure and real estate, according to its CEO. Mohammed Saif Al-Sowaidi, while addressing
The President did an interview with a TV news channel – we’ll let you guess which one – while he was out there, during which he said money given to Ukraine was “p****d away” 12:34, 17 May 2025Updated 12:35, 17 May 2025 Back in the States. Off for a lie down(Image: AP) Donald Trump arrived
Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee | Reuters White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concerns A new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump’s trade policies will push prices higher. Scripps News Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one
Gold rose to a record high above $3,028 an ounce as an escalation in Middle East tensions underscored its haven appeal, and investors weighed data that fueled concern the US economy is slowing down. Bullion climbed as much as 0.9 per cent as Israel launched military strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza, a move that
Saudi Arabia has mandated banks for a potential Euro-denominated dual tranche Reg S / Rule 144A offering, consisting of a seven-year inaugural green bond and a 12-year conventional bond. The kingdom has stated an amount equal to the net proceeds from the issuance of the green tranche will be used to finance eligible green projects in
Saudi Arabia’s utility giant ACWA Power has agreed to buy the stakes of France’s Engie in four gas-fired power plants and water desalination facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait for a combined $693 million. The acquisition, viewed as strategic by the Saudi group, includes an operating capacity of 4.61 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power generation and
A recent Owner.One survey of 13,500 individuals with net worth ranging from $3 million to $99 million highlights that cand Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals, especially their heirs, encounter difficulties with asset diversification and regulatory compliance. The survey reveals that 47% of family wealth consists of financial assets. Despite diverse asset types, a concerning trend in geographic diversification
Gold bullion bars are seen for sale at Manfra, Tordella and Brookes, Inc. January 9, 2003 in New York City. Mario Tama | Getty Images Gold prices inched up on Thursday after a 1% decline in the previous session following inflation data that dampened hopes for a larger September U.S. rate cut, while the focus
In short: The ANU has announced it will no longer invest in certain weapons companies in the long-term, following months of pressure from pro-Palestinian student groups. The university said its council had decided that its “long term investment pool [would] not invest in controversial weapons manufacturers and civilian small arms manufacturers”. What’s next? Pro-Palestinian students
Air Force F-22 Raptors are now in the Middle East “to address threats posed by Iran and Iranian-backed groups” against Israel, U.S. Central Command announced Aug. 8. The Pentagon added U.S. forces in the region after Iran vowed to avenge the Jan. 30 killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh by a bomb smuggled into