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Gulf Watch — "Why It Moved" Brief
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MSCI downgrade fears mount as Jakarta's equity market extends declines to levels not seen since 2018.
Read the full brief →Citizen protests intensify as government attempts to rein in spending collide with public discontent.
Read the full brief →Exports surge helping the world's second-largest economy exceed analyst estimates for the third quarter.
Read the full brief →Leading cryptocurrency gains 1.1% over 24 hours while most altcoins also post small gains across markets.
Read the full brief →Crude prices decline on speculation that a sanctions waiver could boost Russian fuel exports to global markets.
Read the full brief →Luxury goods group Richemont in talks to join consortium bidding for diamond miner De Beers.
Read the full brief →Bitcoin trades near $82,000 as most cryptocurrencies show small gains in quiet session.
Read the full brief →Finance Minister cites easy exits and excess liquidity as drivers of equity market underperformance.
Read the full brief →Egypt signals willingness to support Saudi Arabia in conflict with Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.
Read the full brief →White House justifies diesel export deal with Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Read the full brief →French president Macron pledges to hold accountable those who sought to destabilize the Republic.
Read the full brief →Analysis of Trump's diplomatic approach and implications for Ukraine's American support.
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