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Evelyn de Rothschild left bank after misconduct claim

Evelyn de Rothschild left bank after misconduct claim

Evelyn de Rothschild left his bank in '04 after a sexual misconduct probe in '03. Bank found "no evidence," but took allegations seriously.

China calls Trump tariffs 'discriminatory' in WTO complaint

China calls Trump tariffs 'discriminatory' in WTO complaint

China challenges US tariffs at the WTO, citing "baseless" fentanyl accusations. Experts doubt China's success due to WTO disputes panel issues.

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Bank of England expected to cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5% to boost sluggish UK economy. Inflation and global tariffs complicate decision.

UAE non-oil business sector grows strongly to 55.0 in January, PMI indicates

UAE non-oil business sector grows strongly to 55.0 in January, PMI indicates

UAE's non-oil private sector expanded in early 2025 (PMI 55.0), with strong activity & new orders. Cost pressures eased, but confidence dipped amid competition.

Egypt’s non-oil private sector records best performance in 4 years with January PMI at 50.7

Egypt’s non-oil private sector records best performance in 4 years with January PMI at 50.7

Egypt's non-oil private sector grew in January (PMI 50.7), the first expansion since August, driven by increased output & sales. Cautious outlook persists.

GCC foreign inflows fall under $1 billion in January 2025 amid heightened investor selectivity: Report

GCC foreign inflows fall under $1 billion in January 2025 amid heightened investor selectivity: Report

GCC stock markets saw lower foreign inflows ($939M) in Jan 2025, down from previous months. Saudi Arabia led, but UAE slowed. Investors are more cautious.