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Aramco Digital and Intel Aim to Forge Collaboration to Establish Saudi...

Aramco Digital and Intel announced their intent to establish Saudi Arabia’s inaugural Open RAN (Radio Access Network) Development Center. The facility is expected to...
High-level delegation from Saudi Arabia to participate in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Chaired by His Highness the Minister of Foreign Affairs, high-level delegation...

Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will...
Soft inflation has pressed the Pound, but hardly the BoE

Soft inflation has pressed the Pound, but hardly the BoE

Britain's impressive slowdown in inflation has increased speculation around a rate cut next year. The headline consumer price index lost 0.2% in November, and...
Another batch of robust data supported FOMO in US equities

Another batch of robust data supported FOMO in US equities

Consumer sentiment and the US secondary home sales market are rebounding better than expected - another economic surprise from the world's largest economy. The Consumer...
Bank of England Hawks Extend the Pound's Rally

Bank of England Hawks Extend the Pound’s Rally

The Fed's dovish attitude, for now, hasn't extended too far into Europe. The Bank of England kept its key rate unchanged at 5.25%, with...
The UK Needs Lower Rates and a Weaker Currency

The UK Needs Lower Rates and a Weaker Currency

A series of macro statistics continue to be published to help build a picture of the economy ahead of the Bank of England's final...
US Inflation: Without Notable Decline

US Inflation: Without Notable Decline

US consumer prices rose by 0.1% m/m (stronger than expected 0.0%). Annual inflation slowed from 3.2% to 3.1%. Core (excluding food and energy) rose...
Is the UK Labour Market Cool Enough for the BoE?

Is the UK Labour Market Cool Enough for the BoE?

The UK labour market is cooling, showing an increase in claims from claimants. In addition, wage growth is slowing. The data provided further evidence...
Weak China inflation pressing CNY

Weak China inflation pressing CNY

Consumer prices in China accelerated their decline in November, losing 0.5% yoy vs. 0.2% yoy expected and the same amount a month earlier. Producer prices...
World Green Economy Summit emphasises the need for prompt and collaborative action

World Green Economy Summit emphasises the need for prompt and collaborative...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE...
Bastian Teichgreeber, Chief Investment Officer at Prescient Investment Management

Navigating Global Challenges with a Data-Driven Approach

Bastian Teichgreeber, Chief Investment Officer at Prescient Investment Management Cape Town, 6 December 2023 - As the world grapples with rising global interest rates,...
SOUTH AFRICANS ARE PREDICTED TO SPEND R224 BILLION THIS FESTIVE SEASON

SOUTH AFRICANS ARE PREDICTED TO SPEND R224 BILLION THIS FESTIVE SEASON

South Africans will spend an estimated R224 billion over the festive period, down from R226 billion in 2022. South Africans are budgeting an...