Global Markets — BOJ shock prompts breather for shares, US inflation data up next LONDON: Global shares paused for breath on Friday as investors digested monetary policy steps from Japan and inflation data on both sides of the Atlantic in the hope of more evidence to persuade central banks to end their rate hiking cycle, …
RIYADH: Oil prices pulled back from a three-month high on Wednesday as industry data showed an increase in US crude inventories. Brent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.29 percent, to $83.40 a barrel by 11:21 a.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $79.37 a barrel, down 26 cents, or 0.33 percent. US …
Saudi Arabia’s ‘vision and generosity are very well-suited’ to WHO’s work on global health issues, says WHO Foundation CEO LONDON: The WHO Foundation was set up in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support the World Health Organization’s mission. Both WHO, which is a specialized agency …
