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The wreckage of a drone in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia. Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of New Year's Day attacks. AFP

Oil down at start of 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and oversupply concerns

Brent and WTI lost nearly 20% in 2025 – the worst annual showing since 2020

UAE issues laws to strengthen capital markets regulation

Oman approves 2026 budget and aims for 4% GDP growth through 2030

Why 2026 could be another difficult year for the dollar

Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

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