Thursday, September 3

Economy

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday on falling oil prices as China’s economic reforms underwhelmed investors, although the Saudi index bucked the trend. Crude prices – a catalyst for the Gulf’s financial markets – slipped for a second day as concern over China’s plan for growth and uncertainty over the pace of U.S. interest rate cuts offset the prospect of a tighter market due to continued OPEC+ supply restraint.

Shortly after 1330 GMT, gold advanced to $2,141.79 per ounce, surpassing its prior peak of $2,135.39 that was struck in early December, before pulling back slightly

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