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BUSINESSOct 10Israel’s economy prospers despite years of war, but prices worry votersTech is driving the economy, and investments are flowing in. But food costs are rising and debt is growing.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 9Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive“We do believe that there is an operational need and a solution based on our open standard, being able to address the sovereignty for the countries. We do believe that this solution is already fit for purpose regarding the Gulf,” Thales Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations Patrick Moreau told Breaking Defense.Breaking Defense
BUSINESSOct 9Hurricane Isaias Is Moving These Power Stocks as It Barrels Toward Gulf CoastHurricane Isaias is influencing specific power stocks as it approaches the Gulf Coast. This indicates a financial market reaction to the anticipated impact of the severe weather event.barrons · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 9SoftBank seeks $100 billion from Gulf states for AI, FT saysFounder Masayoshi Son has held early talks with potential investors including those in the United Arab Emirates, the newspaper said.japantimes · japan
BUSINESSOct 9Treasury yields steady as Trump strikes diplomatic tone on Iran ahead of midtermsYields were largely unchanged Friday as investors assessed President Trump's latest comments on Iran.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 9QatarEnergy’s LNG expansion targets early 2027 production amid reports of $3bn loanQatarEnergy is advancing its LNG expansion and has reportedly secured a $3 billion (€2.68bn) loan from Chinese banks as war damage and shipping risks constrain exports. Shipments through Hormuz are recovering, but remain far below pre-war levels.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 9SoftBank seeks $100B from Gulf investors for AI: reportSoftBank is reportedly seeking $100 billion from Gulf investors to fund artificial intelligence initiatives. This highlights a significant financial move by SoftBank and the growing investment focus on AI technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 9SoftBank seeks $100bn from Gulf investors to expand AI betFounder and chief executive Masayoshi Son has held talks with senior figures in the UAE in recent weeksFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 8Oil finishes sharply higher even as Trump says no attacks on Iran before midtermsOil prices finished sharply higher, despite a statement from Trump that there would be no attacks on Iran before the midterms. This suggests market forces are driving oil prices upward independently of certain political reassurances.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8Shell partially restarts Pearl gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar after attacksShell has partially restarted its Pearl gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar. This follows previous attacks on the facility.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8Oil rises after reports White House weighing Iran strikesThe Hill
BUSINESSOct 8US Stocks Decline As Oil Prices Rise Amid Iran War WorriesChannels TV
BUSINESSOct 8Crude oil jumps on fresh Persian Gulf tanker attack, U.S. Gulf shutdownsCrude oil prices increased due to a new tanker attack in the Persian Gulf and shutdowns in the U.S. Gulf. This indicates market sensitivity to geopolitical events and supply disruptions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8World Cup 2034: Does Saudi Arabia shelving Neom Stadium spell trouble?Since winning the right to hold the 2034 World Cup unopposed, Saudi Arabia has been pulling away from sport. With reports that its most ambitious stadium project will be abandoned, what does this mean for the World Cup?DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Iowa trucker says Iran war, fuel prices have been "major struggle"Some Iowans are questioning their loyalty to President Trump ahead of the midterms, saying they're struggling with the Iran war and tariffs. Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News
BUSINESSOct 8Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran warThe government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Oil prices hit $105 and stocks tumble as Trump considers renewed strikes on IranNBC News
BUSINESSOct 8Gulf economies to shrink despite higher oil prices as Iran war takes toll, World Bank saysEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Oil prices rise 5% due to fear of new attacks in the Middle EastClarín
BUSINESSOct 8NESR, Aramco sign deal for lithium project in Saudi ArabiaNESR and Aramco have signed an agreement for a lithium project in Saudi Arabia. This signifies a new business venture in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran warReports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSBREAKINGOct 8Oil prices jump on tanker attack and slowing flows through Strait of HormuzFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 8AM Markets Need to Know: Trump weighs Iran conflict, AI trade faces reversal, and moreMarket insights include considerations of potential US involvement in Iran and a possible reversal in AI-related trade trends. These factors are significant for global financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 8Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels Cairo's plastic recycling businessIn the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo, within the labyrinthine streets of the Manshiyet Nasser district, nearly 120,000 residents process a third of the megacity's waste every day. Long marginalised, these informal recycling specialists are now undergoing a dramatic transformation due to geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which polyethylene from the Gulf usually passes.France 24 [en]