The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted today, Sunday, seven-day reverse repo operations worth 182 billion Yuan (about 25.96 billion U.S. dollars) at an interest rate of 1.5 percent.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board has approved a new $7 billion loan program for Pakistan over three years.

The dollar index fell more than 0.5 percent on Wednesday as a result of strong stimulus moves announced by China yesterday, and increased expectations of another major cut in interest rates in the United States in November.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) conducted today, Tuesday, 14-day reverse buybacks worth 460 billion Yuan (about 65.24 billion U.S. dollars) at an interest rate of 1.85 percent.

The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank (WB) has approved an extra funding of $90 million for the implementation of the Horn of Africa initiative in Djibouti.

The Bank of England announced on Thursday that it will fix the interest rate at 5 percent, one month after cutting it for the first time since March of 2020.

Gold prices rose during trading , today, Tuesday, on 17 September, before the start of the monetary policy meeting of the US Federal Reserve and amid expectations of a possible rate cut.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that China saw a total of 36,968 new foreign-invested enterprises established across the country during the first eight months of 2024, up 11.5 percent year on year.

The United States has agreed to sell more than 30 F-35 fighter jets to NATO member Romania in a deal worth up to $7.2 billion.

China voiced strong opposition after Canada had launched a consultation process on possible additional taxes on more Chinese products.

The Japanese yen hit its highest level since the beginning of the year against the dollar, today, Wednesday, with the first debate between US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Britain's unemployment rate slowed during the three-month period ended in July, recorded 4.1 percent compared to 4.2 percent in the ended three-month period ended in June.

The Japanese economy recorded a growth rate of 0.7 percent during the second quarter of this year, compared to the first quarter, after taking seasonal variables into account, according to data issued by the Japanese government Office.

Non-oil and government activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recorded a growth of 4.9 percent and 3.6 percent, respectively, during the second quarter of 2024.

Standard & Poor's has affirmed the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's long-term sovereign credit rating in national and foreign currency from B+ to BB – with a stable outlook.

The Secretary-General of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), Jamal al-Loughani said "Arab countries have valuable opportunities to be among the leading countries in the production and export of sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuel."

Brent crude prices suffered slight losses during early Asian trading today, Tuesday, as fears of lower demand due to a slowing Chinese economy overshadowed the impact of the closure of oil production facilities in Libya.

South Korea's exports extended on-year gains to the 11th straight month in August, data showed Sunday, driven by the strong demand for semiconductors.

The Kuwaiti oil rose up by $1.69 to reach $79.48 per barrel in yesterday's trading, compared to $77.79 in the previous day's trading, according to the price announced by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.

Gold prices rose Today, Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and hopes of a cut in U.S. interest rates, while the focus shifted to key U.S. inflation data.