Middle East
Commodities
The price of gold has hit a record high on concerns about unrest in the Middle East and contagion risk from Libya, while oil has topped the $116 a barrel mark.
02 March 2011
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Investment
Emerging markets firm Charlemagne Capital has launched the Magna MENA fund, which will invest up to 90% in Gulf Co-operation Council regions to play higher oil prices.
22 February 2011
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Investment
Brent crude oil has soared to $104 dollars a barrel amid fresh concerns over the Suez Canal in the Middle East.
17 February 2011
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Investment
Developing nations are seeing money market rates soar at the fastest pace since 2008, as central banks in EMs boost borrowing costs in reaction to concerns over political unrest in Egypt.
31 January 2011
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Global
In line with the global equities markets, 2010 was very forgiving for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with most managers believing the worst is over and now is the time to invest in the region.
28 January 2011
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Global
Maria Merricks talks to Ghadir Abu Leil-Cooper, manager of the Baring MENA fund, about her outlook for the region.
13 January 2011
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UK
BP is looking for sovereign wealth funds or rival groups to take a 5-10% stake in the oil giant as the fallout from the Gulf of Mexico disaster continues.
05 July 2010
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