S&P affirms U.S. sovereign rating at AA+, maintains stable outlook

S&P keeps U.S. sovereign rating at AA+ with stable outlook

SP Global Ratings affirmed the US’s credit rating at AA+, one level below the top rank, citing a resilient economy and high but stable fiscal deficits. “The US economy’s resilience should support solid fiscal revenue collection, including from continued tariffs, and stabilize fiscal deficits over the next several years,” analysts at SP led by Lisa []

UAE Leads the Arab World in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index

The United Arab Emirates has ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), underscoring the success of the nation’s proactive, whole-of-society, and integrated government approach to climate action, ecosystem vitality, and environmental health. The 2026 EPI evaluates countries across 47 performance indicators grouped into 12 issue categories and three overarching [] The post UAE Leads the Arab World in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index appeared first on Middle East News 247.

ICICI Bank: Staying Positive After Policy Tailwind And Optimistic Q1 Outlook

ICICI Bank: Staying Positive After Policy Tailwind And Optimistic Q1 Outlook

Turkey sells Russian-made S-400 systems to Gulf nation — newspaper

According to the report, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been mentioned in this regard, but it is better to wait for an official announcement

S&P Global Affirms US Credit Rating at AA+

SP Global Ratings has reaffirmed the United States' long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+, maintaining a stable outlook and underscoring the resilience of the world's largest economy despite persistent political polarization and evolving fiscal challenges.

India's banking sector set for re-rating, but loan growth may stay moderate: Report

The report suggests that asset quality is not a concern in the near term, with both public and private banks expected to report lower slippages

Saudi Arabia’s quiet financial war: Blocked payments to UAE signal deepening Gulf rift

(NaturalNews) The gilded sheen of Gulf cooperation is cracking. For years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates projected an image of unified prosperity, a twi...

Reserve Bank of New Zealand set to deliver July insurance hike

ASIA/PACIFIC: The collapse in oil prices makes the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 8 July decision more finely balanced. Even so, we expect policymakers to avoid disappointing hawkish pricing and deliver a 25bp ECB-style ‘insurance’ hike to anchor inflation expectations. That said, the risk of this being a one-off move is rising, which can limit NZD upside

Business : AM Best Assigns Excellent Ratings To China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to China Ping An Insurance (Hong Kong) Company Limited (CPAHK).

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

Rating reflects financial resilience, stability

Rating reflects financial resilience, stability

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Outclasses Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) As The Safer Neocloud Bet For Retirement Portfolios

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) both serve the neocloud investment thesis, but they sit at opposite ends of the risk spectrum in ways that matter enormously for retirement-focused investors. Meta trades at a trailing P/E of 22 and a forward P/E of roughly 19, supported by 43.59 billion in full-year 2025 [] The post Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) Outclasses Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) As The Safer Neocloud Bet For Retirement Portfolios appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Bursa Malaysia dijangka cecah hingga 1,740 mata minggu ini

PETALING JAYA: Sentimen pelabur di Bursa Malaysia dijangka kekal positif pada minggu ini, susulan perkembangan damai antara Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Iran yang membantu meredakan ketegangan geopolitik, menstabilkan harga minyak global serta meningkatkan keyakinan terhadap aset berisiko. Penganalisis ekonomi, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai berkata, FTSE KLCI Bursa Malaysia (FBM KLCI) diunjurkan bergerak dalam julat ... Read more The post Bursa Malaysia dijangka cecah hingga 1,740 mata minggu ini appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Examining if STABLE’s uptrend is sustainable after its latest 5% price hike

Despite STABLE's latest uptick, warning signs remain.

Beyond the Upper-Middle-Income Milestone: Making growth work for every Filipino

THE WORLD Bank’s decision to reclassify the Philippines as an Upper-Middle-Income Country marks an important chapter in the country’s long economic journey. With Gross National Income (GNI) per capita rising

Deals in brief: Vynn Capital to finance Etaily’s expansion, CATL backs CarbonScape as partner, 17 China investments, and more

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Why a 30-year low in bond-equity correlation matters for your portfolio

Why a 30-year low in bond-equity correlation matters for your portfolio

Ministry of Finance, IMF review UAE's fiscal outlook, public finance priorities

Ministry of Finance, IMF review UAE's fiscal outlook, public finance priorities

Global forced displacement sees first decline in a decade: UNHCR

KUWAIT: External Relations Officer and Chargé d’Affaires at the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Kuwait Imane Aleinawi said the latest Global Trends Report shows...

Planning to Visit the UAE? Here Are 6 New Visa Rules You Must Know

DUBAI, Jul 5: The United Arab Emirates has introduced a series of significant visa and residency reforms in 2026, affecting tourists, property investors, medical travellers and vis...

SOE performance serves as foundation for national economy: Danantara

The positive performance of state-owned enterprises (BUMN)—particularly within the banking sector—serves as ...