Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Fears of a protracted regional war and deepened uncertainty are driving demand for the precious metal, with silver, platinum, and palladium also seeing gains.Read More
Public sector enterprises are experiencing a concerning omission in governance, with an insufficient number of independent directors being appointed. In FY25 alone, 36 companies failed to fulfill the basic requirement, and some lacked any independent oversight whatsoever. This pervasive issue demands immediate attention to prevent further deterioration of governance standards.Read More
Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets are closed due to Iranian strikes. Airports are resuming partial operations. Investors are assessing supply chain disruptions and potential valuation pressures. Private equity firms anticipate a slowdown in deals for a few months. Real asset investors are preparing for valuation corrections. Banks and financial institutions are deferring decisions amid uncertainty.Read More
India is preparing for potential fuel shortages. The government is exploring options like limiting fuel exports and increasing Russian crude imports. Demand management measures, including LPG rationing, are also under consideration. These steps are being taken due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Read More
Oil and gas prices surged Monday following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran. These events led to facility shutdowns across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets and potentially fueling inflation.Read More
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