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Asia Markets

UAE Stocks Close Busy Corporate Earnings Week Downbeat

Shares in the United Arab Emirates ended the week in the red as investors dissected the latest batch of corporate earnings reports from companies operating in the region.At the close of Friday trading, the FTSE ADX General Index was down 0.276%, while the DFM General Index declined 0.46%.Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. (ADX:TAQA), d/b/a Taqa, reported an increase in its first-quarter attributable profit despite lower revenues due to reduced sales in its oil and gas business. Al Wathba National Insurance Co.'s (ADX:AWNIC) net loss for the quarter declined year over year, backed by a 50% growth in insurance revenue. Shares of both companies closed the session flat.Dubai-listed Al Ansari Financial Services (DFM:ALANSARI) and National General Insurance (DFM:NGI) both recorded lower annual profits in the first quarter and closed 0.20% and 0.34% in the green, respectively.Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., d/b/a Adnoc, to accelerate the delivery of the new West-East Pipeline project to curb the UAE's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The project will double Adnoc's export capacity through Fujairah and is expected to be operational in 2027.On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a second day of talks in Beijing. Reuters reported Friday that China vowed not to supply Iran with military equipment and agreed on the latter not having nuclear weapons, as well as the need to open the Hormuz waterway."While we anticipated headlines from President Trump's Beijing visit indicating Chinese support for reopening the Strait, we still question how much capital they will deploy to resolve the stalemate. Despite the war's ongoing economic costs, it has also seemingly served China's strategic interests by compelling Washington to redeploy military assets that would be used for the defense of Taiwan to the Middle East. In addition, China has been able to deploy its vast energy stockpiles-both conventional and renewable-to bolster relations with neighbors," RBC Capital Markets said.

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Asia Markets

UAE Shares Down as Investors Weigh US-China Talks

Stock trading in the United Arab Emirates closed lower as investors closely monitored the meeting between the US and China, hoping for signs of de-escalation in the Iran war.At the close of Thursday trading, the FTSE ADX General Index ended little changed at 0.006% in the red, while the DFM General Index lost 0.413%.Dominating headlines all over the world are the bilateral talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Reuters reported, citing a White House readout, that both leaders agreed on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran not having a nuclear weapon."The market could be pinning too much hope on the US-China talks yielding some positive results on Iran. Some hope that China could exert pressure on Iran to reach a deal with the US, to end the war and lead to a resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz," ING said.On the oil front, global supply dropped by an additional 1.8 million barrels per day in April, bringing the total losses since February to 12.8 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency, or IEA, said in its monthly oil market report published on Wednesday."With Hormuz tanker traffic still restricted, cumulative supply losses from Gulf producers already exceed 1 billion barrels with more than 14 mb/d of oil now shut in, an unprecedented supply shock," IEA commented. "While demand may swing back to growth towards the end of the year if a deal to end the war is agreed that allows flows through the Strait of Hormuz to gradually resume from 3Q26, as is assumed in this Report, supply will likely be slower to recover. As a result, the oil market remains in deficit until the final quarter of the year."Closer to home and on the corporate front, Aldar Properties (ADX:ALDAR) acquired a residential-for-rent community comprising 312 homes in Dubai for 1.1 billion Emirati dirhams. Shares of the real estate closed the session 1.14% lower.Elsewhere, Dubai-listed investment companies Watania International Holding (DFM:WATANIA) and Ekttitab Holding (DFM:EKTTITAB) gained 0.65% and 0.23%, respectively, despite reporting higher attributable losses for the first quarter.

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Equities

IEA Warns of Further Price Volatility as Middle East War Continues to Disrupt Global Oil Supply, Demand

The International Energy Agency expects to see further price volatility in 2026, with global oil inventories being depleted at a record pace since the Middle East war began in February amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.In its May oil market report published Wednesday, the IEA said global oil supply fell to 95.1 million barrels per day in April, while observed global inventories, including oil on water, were drawn down by 4 million barrels a day in March and April.Looking ahead, global supply is anticipated to decline by 3.9 million barrels of oil per day on average in 2026, to 102.2 million barrels per day, under the assumption that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will gradually resume from June.Meanwhile, the IEA now expects oil demand to contract by 420,000 barrels per day on an annual basis this year to 104 million barrels per day, which is 1.3 million-barrels-per-day below its projections before the war.

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Asia Markets

Emirati Equities Close Mixed as US Inflation Takes Spotlight

United Arab Emirates indices failed to find direction on Wednesday as higher-than-expected US inflation data, driven by higher energy prices due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, weighed on sentiment.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index was little changed at 0.06% in the green, while the DFM General Index declined 0.41%."Tuesday saw headline US CPI inflation come in at 3.8% year-on-year for April. It was 2.4% before the war. That's a 140bp uplift, and it's not done. As it is, we're set to hit 4% in May. Core hits 3% down the line. A persistence to the war and we risk adding to that. Getting to 5% inflation is quite probable if it goes on and on. From here, we likely have another week of waiting and watching the war given the China summit distraction, with the Strait remaining shut tight," ING said.On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump, ahead of his visit to China, said he does not need China's assistance to end its conflict with Iran and that the war will be won "peacefully or otherwise," Reuters reported Tuesday."The Iran war is likely to be discussed between the two leaders, but we do not expect any changes in China's approach to the war. Trump goes to Beijing with few cards on the hand and to avoid a further loss of face in the war, Trump might not push for any concessions that China is unlikely to give," Danske Bank said in a note. "However, Xi will likely repeat the words by China's Foreign Minister that China is willing to play a 'greater role in restoring peace'.Zooming in at home, the corporate side of the region saw another wave of earnings reports. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. For Distribution (ADX:ADNOCDIST), d/b/a Adnoc Distribution, and Abu Dhabi Ports Co. (ADX:ADPORTS), d/b/a AD Ports Group, both logged higher attributable profits for the first quarter and closed 1.32% and 0.46% in the green, respectively.In Dubai, stocks of Dubai Refreshment (DFM:DRC) closed flat, while United Foods Co. (DFM:UFC) ended 0.15% higher. Both Dubai-listed consumer goods companies recorded higher profits for the three months ended March 31.

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Asia Markets

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shares End Lower as Corporate Earnings Remain in Focus

Stocks in the United Arab Emirates ended lower as investors dissected the latest earnings reports from the region to assess the impact of ongoing geopolitical tensions on the companies' profits.At the close of Tuesday trading, the FTSE ADX General Index lost 0.905%, while the DFM General Index shed 0.641%.Adnoc Gas (ADX:ADNOCGAS), Lulu Retail (ADX:LULU), and Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADX:ADAVIATION) all recorded lower first-quarter attributable profits. Stocks of Adnoc Gas and Lulu Retail closed the session 2.96% and 3.30% in the red, respectively, while Abu Dhabi Aviation gained 0.58%.Over to Dubai, Deyaar Development (DFM:DEYAAR) and Talabat's (DFM:TALABAT) attributable profits for the period also dropped year over year. Deyaar Development shed 1.10%, while Talabat lost 1% at the close of trading.Conversely, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DFM:DEWA), d/b/a Dewa, logged a higher attributable profit for the quarter and an 8.18% year-over-year growth in revenue. Its shares closed 2.96% in the green."DEWA delivered an exceptional start to 2026, achieving its highest-ever first-quarter revenue, EBITDA, operating profit and net profit. Consolidated net profit for the first quarter increased by nearly 90% compared with the same period last year, while clean energy accounted for 18.5% of total power generated during the quarter. We had a record quarterly revenue of AED 6.45 billion, EBITDA of AED 2.88 billion, operating profit of AED 1.29 billion and net profit of AED 0.94 billion," Dewa's Chief Executive Officer Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer commented.Across the pond, US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, this week. The two leaders are expected to discuss tensions over Iran, Taiwan, nuclear weapons, and artificial intelligence."President Trump warned the ceasefire with Iran is 'on life support' after Tehran's counterproposal. Brent crude is trading around USD105/bbl this morning, extending gains from yesterday's session. Trump is reportedly meeting his national security team to consider next steps, including a possible resumption of military action and a renewed naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict is also likely to be on the agenda when he meets President Xi Jinping this week," Danske Bank said.

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Equities

DHL Group Unit, Dubai's SAF One Enter Supply Deal for Unblended Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Deutsche Post's (DHL.F), d/b/a DHL Group's, subsidiary DHL Express signed an offtake agreement with Dubai-based SAF One for unblended (neat) sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.The German logistics company's unit will receive 25,000 metric tons of the fuel annually over 10 years, from the start of production at SAF One's flagship plant in Bahrain, which is expected in 2028.The deal supports DHL Group's target of reaching 30% sustainable aviation fuel usage by 2030.

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Asia Markets

UAE Stocks in Red as US Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Plan

Markets in the United Arab Emirates closed lower on Monday as the FTSE ADX General Index fell 0.526%, while the DFM General Index declined 1.39%.Oil prices climbed after US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he did not like Iran's response to the US peace proposal and deemed it "totally unacceptable." According to reports, Iran's counterproposal included compensation for war damages, full sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting of all sanctions, among others."While optimism for an imminent deal is fading, there remains a glimmer of hope that talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi later this week could yield positive results on Iran. The hope is that China can use its influence over Iran to push it closer towards a peace deal. Clearly, this is easier said than done," ING said.As of 3:43 pm UAE time, the Brent crude oil futures stood at nearly $103.92 per barrel, up 2.60% from the previous day.On the economic front, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the consumer price index report for April on Tuesday, with analysts expecting a 0.5% monthly and a 3.6% annual increase in headline inflation. Core CPI is expected to increase to 0.3% monthly and 2.6% on an annual basis.Back home and on the corporate front, Adnoc Drilling (ADX:ADNOCDRILL) recorded a 5% year-over-year growth in revenue for the first quarter, supported by increased oilfield services and offshore segment activities. Shares of the offshore drilling company closed the session 0.32% in the red.Emaar Development (DFM:EMAARDEV) and Emaar Properties (DFM:EMAAR) shed 2.11% and 1.78%, respectively, despite recording higher attributable profits. Salik (DFM:SALIK), on the other hand, lost 1.71% after its attributable profit and revenue for the period declined year over year.

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Asia Markets

Emirati Stocks End Week Downbeat as Fresh US-Iran Attacks Weigh on Market Sentiment

Markets in the United Arab Emirates ended Friday's trading session in negative territory as investors turned cautious amid renewed attacks between the US and Iran.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index fell 0.370%, while the DFM General Index was 0.50% in the red.Iran attacked three US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the US Central Command retaliated with attacks on Iranian military facilities involved in the strikes, diminishing markets' hopes for a peace deal and a stable ceasefire.The exchange of attacks follows reports that Iran is reviewing a US proposal and is expected to respond through Pakistan. US President Donald Trump also said in a social media post on Friday that the US will knock Iran "a lot harder, and a lot more violently" if a deal is not signed."Market optimism is fading again, after some military skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz and the US restarting its escorting programme. There is still some hope that a deal will be agreed before the 14-15 May US-China summit, but risks are clearly very binary for USD crosses at this stage," ING said. "If this proves to be another episode of misplaced optimism on a US-Iran deal, not only does the dollar have plenty of upside room to recover, but there's a good chance investors will prove more cautious and won't jump as aggressively into de-escalation trades without concrete progress in negotiations."Closer to home, the UAE's Ministry of Defence said in a Friday statement that the country's air defense systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three unmanned aerial vehicles from Iran.On the corporate side, Emirates Driving Co. (ADX:DRIVE) rebranded to Emirates Mobility Co. as part of its strategic transformation into an integrated mobility ecosystem. Shares of the driving school operator closed the session 1.59% lower.Over in Dubai, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co. (DFM:DU), d/b/a du, closed 3.13% in the green. The telecommunications company appointed BHM Capital Financial Services (DFM:BHMCAPITAL), whose shares closed the session flat, as its liquidity provider.

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Asia Markets

UAE Indices Gain Amid Corporate Earnings Buzz

Stock trading in the United Arab Emirates closed higher as investors digested a fresh batch of corporate earnings from the region.At the close of Thursday trading, the FTSE ADX General Index was little changed at 0.016% in the green, while the DFM General Index was up 0.567%.The Emirati bourses saw the release of first-quarter earnings reports from companies operating across various industries, such as International Holding Co. (ADX:IHC), d/b/a IHC, Bank of Sharjah (ADX:BOS), Burjeel Holdings (ADX:BURJEEL), and Emirates Central Cooling Systems (DFM:EMPOWER), d/b/a Empower.IHC declined 0.49% despite a 33.2% year-over-year growth in revenue. Bank of Sharjah delivered a record performance for the quarter, backed by growth in net interest income and solid credit risk management, but closed the session 1.55% in the red.Meanwhile, Burjeel Holdings and Emirates Central Cooling Systems both reported higher attributable profits and revenue and ended flat and 7.19% higher, respectively.The UAE and Japan agreed to hold ministerial talks on expanding joint crude oil stockpiles in the country and increasing UAE crude supplies, Reuters reported, citing the Japanese industry ministry.On the geopolitical front, Iran said it was reviewing a US proposal and will respond through Pakistani mediators. US President Donald Trump also said in a social media post that a deal will open the Strait of Hormuz for everyone, including Iran, and that the latter will face attacks at a "much higher level and intensity" if an agreement is not reached."A deal announcement would move futures further immediately, in fact even the potential of a deal is already triggering a decline in oil prices. However, the physical market does not run on political timelines. Even under an optimistic scenario involving a 30-day phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, meaningful volume recovery would happen in June at the earliest, with processing port arrivals lagging by an additional four to six weeks after that," Rystad Energy's Chief Oil Analyst Paola Rodriguez-Masiu commented. "Global markets should not mistake a ceasefire headline for a supply headline."

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US Markets

Italy's UniCredit Set to Divest Part of Russian Unit to UAE Investor

UniCredit (UCG.MI) reached a nonbinding deal to sell part of its Russian subsidiary to a "well-established private investor" in the United Arab Emirates, as part of plans to refocus its operations in Russia around international payments.Under the terms of the potential transaction, the Italian banking group intends to spin off part of AO Bank's activities into a new separate entity, which UniCredit would fully own, according to a Thursday release. Meanwhile, the remaining operations would be sold to the unspecified buyer, who has "long standing ties to the local institutional and business community" in the UAE.UniCredit expects the divestment to result in a cumulative negative impact of between 3 billion euros and 3.3 billion euros on its net income. However, the bank noted that this will not affect its shareholder distribution or its net profit targets for the 2028 to 2030 period.The group added that the deal is anticipated to boost its overall capital position with a 35 basis-point improvement."The transition has been structured and shall be executed to ensure continuity and stability for clients and employees. Customers utilizing UniCredit's payment solutions to and from Russia will maintain access to the current set of operations throughout the process," the group said.UniCredit noted that both parties will work together to finalize the structure of the planned divestment. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to both parties reaching a binding agreement, the implementation of the spin-off of part of AO Bank's activities, and relevant regulatory approvals.

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Japan

UAE Shares Gain as US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift Sentiment

Emirati shares ended Wednesday's trading session in the green, buoyed by increasing hopes that the US and Iran are close to making a deal.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index gained 0.855%, while the DFM General Index added 2.956%."Oil prices are under renewed pressure as the ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be holding despite recent escalation in the Persian Gulf. Meanwhile, the market sold off further in early morning trading today after President Trump paused 'Project Freedom' as the US seeks a deal to end the war with Iran. Trump said 'great progress' has been made towards a 'complete and final agreement'," ING said.Reuters also reported, citing a Pakistani source, that the US and Iran are closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war. The latest developments eased oil supply concerns and led to a decline in prices as Brent crude oil futures stood at nearly $97.82 per barrel at 3:06 pm UAE time, down 10.97% from the previous day.Back home and on the corporate front, shares of Dana Gas (ADX:DANA) closed 2.49% higher as it partnered with British advanced materials company Levidian to establish the Sharjah Graphene Park to boost the supply of high-quality graphene regionally.Elsewhere, Emirates Central Cooling Systems (DFM:EMPOWER), resumed trading on the Dubai bourse following a temporary suspension due to its board meeting. Shares of the cooling services company closed flat when it last traded on Tuesday.

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Asia Markets

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shares Slide as Non-oil Private Sector Growth Slows

Markets in the United Arab Emirates closed lower on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest data from the country's non-oil private sector.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index shed 0.303%, while the DFM General Index lost 0.879%.The S&P Global UAE PMI declined to 52.1 in April from 52.9 in the prior month, marking the softest improvement in operating conditions since February 2021. New order growth for non-oil businesses and export orders slowed down amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while overall input costs rose the sharpest since July 2024."The UAE non-oil private sector signalled a further loss of momentum in April, with operating conditions showing their weakest performance for more than five years. Heavy restrictions on key shipment routes resulted in a marked drop in exports, while rising cost pressures placed businesses under additional strain," S&P Global Market Intelligence senior economist David Owen said. "The subsequent uplift in selling prices - the fastest in nearly 15 years according to the survey data - underlined the growing inflation risks to the non-oil sector."On the geopolitical front, the UAE reported new missile and drone attacks leading to a fire at the Fujairah Oil ​Industry Zone. The Ministry of Defence also confirmed in a Monday statement that a total of 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles, and four unmanned aerial vehicles were engaged by the country's air defense systems.Over to corporates, Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADX:ALPHADHABI) reported a higher attributable profit and an 8% year-on-year growth in revenue. Shares of the investment holding company closed the session 0.68% lower.Meanwhile, in Dubai, Ekttitab Holding (DFM:EKTTITAB) secured the Kuwaiti Capital Markets Authority's approval to reduce its capital to fully offset its accumulated losses. The investment company's stocks were 4.04% in green at trading's close.

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International

S&P: UAE Non-oil Private Sector Growth Softens in April

The United Arab Emirates' non-oil private sector expanded at a slightly slower pace in April as rising costs and supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to compress margins and push up selling prices.The S&P Global UAE PMI fell for a second straight month to 52.1 from 52.9 previously, S&P Global said Tuesday. The reading indicated the softest improvement in operating conditions since February 2021.

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Asia Markets

Emirati Equities Gain Amid Key Economic Data Focus; Adnoc Drilling Soars

Shares in the United Arab Emirates kicked off the week higher as the FTSE ADX General Index added 0.320%, while the DFM General Index gained 0.226% at the close of Monday trading.Investors will await the release of the UAE's S&P Global PMI data for April on Tuesday to get insights into the country's non-oil private sector activity. The metric dropped to 52.9 in March from 55 in February.On the oil front, OPEC+ agreed to raise oil output in June by 188,000 barrels per day following the UAE's exit from the group and amid supply disruptions caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz."The exit of OPEC's third-largest producer substantially weakens the organisation and raises questions over its survival as an effective cartel. As the UAE increases output outside OPEC, the group's share of global supply will decline, reducing its ability to manage prices. If the UAE successfully raises output and revenue outside the cartel, it could also undermine the value of membership for other producers with large reserves or ambitions to raise output, such as Venezuela," Oxford Economics said in a note.On the corporate side, Adnoc Drilling (ADX:ADNOCDRILL) was the Abu Dhabi bourse's most traded by value and closed the session at 9.17% in the green. The offshore drilling company concluded the purchase of an 80% stake in the drilling and oilfield services joint venture MB Petroleum Services.Dubai-listed Parkin Co. (DFM:PARKIN) secured a multi-year parking enforcement services deal from Emaar Properties (DFM:EMAAR) unit Emaar Mall Management. Parkin's stocks ended 1.54% lower while Emaar Properties closed the session 1.70% higher.On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump launched "Project Freedom" to guide ships and crews safely out of the Strait of Hormuz, while also adding that his representatives are having "very positive" discussions with Iran."After a volatile week, the oil market is steadier as the market digests President Trump's plan to get vessels through the Strait of Hormuz," ING said. "Reports indicate that, for now, the plan won't involve the US Navy escorting vessels. Even if this allows vessels to leave the Persian Gulf, we're likely to see little inbound traffic. This would only amount to temporary relief, as floating storage leaves the Persian Gulf.

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Asia Markets

UAE Stocks in Green as US-Iran War Risks Resurface

Markets in the United Arab Emirates ended the last trading day of the week on a positive note despite investors adopting a risk-off stance due to renewed fears of escalation between the US and Iran.At the close of Friday trading, the FTSE ADX General Index gained 0.110%, while the DFM General Index ended somewhat muted but 0.014% in the green.Oil prices rose on Friday after multiple media outlets reported that Iran threatened to strike US positions if the latter decided to renew its attacks. A previous report by Axios noted that US President Donald Trump was set to receive a briefing on new military action against Iran."We're heading towards another weekend of potential uncertainty, with Friday, 1 May, seen in the minds of many as something of a key day by which some move needs to happen between the US and Iran with respect to a deal of sorts. Hope is fading on this, which risks seeing the pendulum swinging back in the direction of a resumed kinetic outcome. That would not be great for markets, which would prefer a quick reopening of the Strait, even on a bad deal," ING said.As of 3:21 pm UAE time, the Brent crude oil futures stood at nearly $110.89 per barrel, up 0.44% from the previous day.Zooming in at home, the UAE Central Bank launched a service for non-resident visitors to open digital bank accounts using their tourist identity. The initiative was launched in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADX:ADCB).Over to corporates, Pure Health (ADX:PUREHEALTH) reported a decline in its first-quarter attributable profit. Shares of the Abu Dhabi-listed healthcare services company closed the session 0.47% in the green.Elsewhere, Dubai Financial Market's (DFM:DFM) attributable profit for the same quarter jumped to 177.7 million Emirati dirhams backed by a 36% year-over-year growth in revenue. The stock exchange operator's shares ended 0.70% higher at trading's close.Looking ahead to next week, the local economic calendar will see the release of the country's S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index report for April. The indicator fell to 52.9 in March.

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Asia Markets

UAE Equities Fall; Central Bank Holds Base Rate Steady

Emirati stocks closed Thursday's trading session in the red as investors dissect the US Fed decision, which, as a result, also saw the United Arab Emirates Central Bank keeping its base rate steady.At the close of trading, the FTSE ADX General Index shed 1.237%, while the DFM General Index lost 1.625%.The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday kept the base rate applicable to the overnight deposit facility at 3.65% and the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity at 50 basis points above the base rate for all standing credit facilities.The move aligns with the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep the interest rate on reserve balances unchanged, as the Emirati dirham is pegged to the US dollar."In our opinion, the uncertain geopolitical environment may inject more uncertainty into the ultimate path of the federal funds rate. A deepening divide on the Committee shows that a growing number of members favor a more neutral bias supporting our outlook for no federal fund rate changes this year. Ultimately, the economic data will impact the timing of any Fed rate cuts. The Fed stated that the implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are contributing to a high level of uncertainty about the economic outlook," the Wells Fargo Investment Institute said in a note.The corporate side of the region saw a fresh batch of first-quarter earnings reports including those from Borouge (ADX:BOROUGE) and NMDC Group (ADX:NMDC), with both companies reporting lower attributable profits. Their stocks closed flat and 3.52% in the red, respectively.Drake & Scull International (DFM:DSI) began the construction phase of the Majan Project in Dubai and aims to finalize it in the first quarter of 2028. Its shares closed the session 1.235% lower.On the geopolitical front, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing Axios, that US President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on new military action on Iran, sparking escalation concerns between the two countries.

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Equities

Wood Mackenzie: UAE's OPEC, OPEC+ Withdrawal Could Increase Oversupply Risk

The United Arab Emirates' decision to withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries potentially leads to a higher risk of oversupply in the oil market and lower prices over the medium term, according to Wood Mackenzie.In an analysis published Wednesday, the research firm said it expects the exit's near-term impact on global oil markets to be limited. However, the supply dynamics from 2027 are anticipated to be affected, with the UAE, which accounts for an estimated 14% of OPEC's capacity, being able to take a higher share of oil demand."UAE's departure from OPEC will have minimal impact on market fundamentals in 2026, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Gulf countries, including the UAE, will take months to return to pre-war production volumes. Beyond this year, losing the UAE will compound OPEC's challenge to balance the market and increase the risk of oversupply weakening prices," Chairman and Chief Analyst at Wood Mackenzie Simon Flowers said. The firm also said the UAE's decision also marks "the most significant fracture" in the oil producer group's history.The UAE government announced that it will be leaving both OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1.

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Asia Markets

Emirati Shares in Green as UAE Exits OPEC; Fertiglobe Surges on Upbeat Q1 Earnings

Stock trading in the United Arab Emirates ended Wednesday higher as the FTSE ADX General Index was up 0.668%, while the DFM General Index was little changed at 0.059% in the green.Dominating headlines, the UAE decided to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the wider OPEC+ on Friday following a comprehensive review of its production policy and existing and future capacity."OPEC and OPEC+ have only ever been as strong as the members' willingness to hold barrels back from the market, and the UAE was one of those. Losing a member with 4.8 million barrels per day of capacity, and the ambition to produce more, takes a real tool out of the group's hands," Rystad Energy head of geopolitical analysis Jorge Leon commented. "While near-term effects may be muted given ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and broader geopolitical uncertainty, the longer-term implications are more consequential."Turning to corporate news, Fertiglobe (ADX:FERTIGLB) logged a first-quarter attributable profit and revenue growth of 173% and 32%, respectively. Its shares closed the session 10.32% in the green.Dubai-listed Tecom Group (DFM:TECOM) closed the session 1.20% higher after reporting an increased profit and revenue for the first quarter, backed by higher occupancy rates across its commercial and industrial assets and strategic investments.Across the pond, markets will await the release of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate verdict later in the day, and as widely expected, the federal funds rate will be kept steady in the 3.50% to 3.75% range. The Federal Open Market Committee meeting is also expected to be Fed Chair Jerome Powell's final meeting, with US President Donald Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh expected to replace him."There is a good chance the Fed will signal it's still too early to conclude the inflation-growth trade-off and related monetary policy implications. However, the latest signs from the Middle East are not encouraging. While Powell's signals may be taken with some caution, given that this should be his last press conference, the risks are that he errs on the hawkish side," ING said.

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UAE's OPEC Exit to Have Limited Near-term Impact, Watchers Say

The United Arab Emirates' impending exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Friday deals a heavy blow to the oil-producing cartel but is unlikely to lead to a breakup of the group or have a significant near-term impact on crude prices, industry watchers say.The timing of the UAE's departure from OPEC and OPEC+ was planned well, ING analysts said Wednesday, noting that announcing the move amid a period of significant oil supply disruptions cushions its market impact. "Had this been announced any other time, we would likely have seen more downward pressure on oil prices."The UAE has long pushed for greater crude production but was trumped by OPEC production quotas in recent years. The departure will give the country freedom to boost output, with current production capacity of nearly 4.9 million barrels per day and plans to reach 5 mb/d by 2027."However, before this can be tapped, there must be a resolution in the Persian Gulf that allows for uninhibited energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz once again," ING added. "Therefore, in the short term, this development has little impact on the market. But in the medium to longer term, it means more supply for the market."As OPEC's 11 other members have not shown signs of following in the UAE's footsteps, analysts agree that the cartel will remain, albeit with reduced power in the oil market."While much remains in the air regarding how the war ends, we do not think that [Tuesday's] announcement portends a broader breakup in the producer group, especially as there is no near-term need for any OPEC production cuts and many members will be focused on building back capacity post-conflict," RBC Capital Markets said Tuesday.The exit is also likely a harbinger of joint investments between the UAE and Israel, signaling a "broader strategic realignment in the region," RBC said."Given there will be increased focus on energy security post-war, we anticipate a closer partnership between Israel and Abu Dhabi in this arena going forward. We will be looking for joint investment announcements around critical de-risking infrastructure projects as well as additional defense cooperation agreements, including core priority areas such as the Red Sea."

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Update: UAE to Exit OPEC, OPEC+ on May 1

(Updates to add the UAE energy minister's statement)The United Arab Emirates will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, with effect from May 1, the WAM news agency reported Tuesday.The country decided to leave both OPEC and OPEC+, taking into account its national interest following a review of its production policy, as well as its existing and future capacity, according to the report.Following the report, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei said in a post on social media platform X that the decision "reflects a policy-driven evolution aligned with long-term market fundamentals."The move comes amid energy market volatility, including disruptions in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

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