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Saudi Arabia signals easing in bond sales amid cautious approach to spending

Saudi Arabia’s economy is projected to grow by 4 per cent in 2026, according to International Monetary Fund estimates. Reuters

Saudi Arabia signals easing in bond sales amid cautious approach to spending

Kingdom reveals borrowing plan with $58 billion financing forecast

Economy

Two crude oil tankers at Lake Maracaibo, in Venezuela. A rebound in the country's output will also be supported by work in the Maracaibo Basin. AFP

Venezuelan oil output could hit 1.2 million bpd by end of 2026 without sanctions

Any recovery would reshape heavy-sour crude flows, favouring US refiners while squeezing Asia, Kpler says

Energy

Business Insights Monroe to Don-roe: US asserts resource control politics with Venezuela

Energy

Dana Gas receives $50m from Egyptian government with plans to boost operations

Energy

A Qatari LNG carrier passes through the Suez Canal near Ismailia. Egypt will now receive 24 LNG deliveries through the summer from Doha. AFP

Egypt signs gas deal with Qatar weeks after Israel pact

Business

Opec+ opts for caution as US takeover of Venezuela oil adds supply risks

Energy

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Money

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