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Global Market Wrap: Asia-Pacific Stocks Fall, Oil Rallies And Gold Gains As US-Iran Tensions Flare Again

Market UpdatesMay 08, 2026

Global Market Wrap: Asia-Pacific Stocks Fall, Oil Rallies And Gold Gains As US-Iran Tensions Flare Again

Asia-Pacific stocks fell on Friday, with markets in Japan and South Korea pulling back from record highs, while oil prices rose on concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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UAE Investors Buying Global

How to Diversify Beyond Oil: Why UAE Investors Are Buying Global Stocks

Market AnalysisMay 08, 2026

How to Diversify Beyond Oil: Why UAE Investors Are Buying Global Stocks

The UAE’s investment scene is changing fast. What used to be an economy that was largely dependent on oil is currently transforming into a diversified financial center with international aspirations. As of early 2026, almost 78% of the UAE’s GDP is made up of non-oil sectors, which is an indication of a structural change that is no longer a hypothetical concept, but already underway.

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