Equity performance across the Middle East and North Africa is increasingly being determined by structural and policy-specific factors rather than movements in energy markets. Recent trading activity confirms that the region has entered a phase of divergence, where market behavior reflects domestic reforms, capital flow mechanics, and macro positioning rather than a common external driver. […] The post MENA Equity Markets: Structural Drivers Replace the Oil Cycle By Mohanad Yakout, Senior Markets Analyst, Scope Markets appeared first on Web-Release.

     A dramatic second day of action at the inaugural World Rally Championship round in Saudi Arabia delivered a series of unexpected twists, as the leading title contenders faltered on the challenging terrain. Running first on the day’s seven stages, the championship protagonists struggled for pace and ended the day just inside the top ten of […] The post Saudi Arabia takes centre stage with thrilling WRC shake-up appeared first on Web-Release.