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April 20, 2026

Travel Retail Sales Drop as Middle East Conflict Hits Airport Spending

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Luxury and retail companies are facing declining sales as ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts air travel and reduces airport shopping activity. Major brands including LVMH, Estée Lauder, and Gucci have reported reduced revenues linked to lower passenger traffic across Gulf airports. The travel retail industry, valued at over $70 billion globally, has been […]

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Big Oil Shifts Billions to New Regions to Escape Middle East Risks

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Major global energy companies are redirecting billions of dollars into new oil and gas exploration projects outside the Middle East as geopolitical risks intensify. Companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, and Shell are expanding investments in regions including Africa, South America, and the eastern Mediterranean. ExxonMobil alone is planning investments of up to $24 billion

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Gulf Stock Markets Turn Volatile as Ceasefire Uncertainty Shakes Investor Confidence

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Stock markets across the Gulf region showed mixed performance today as uncertainty surrounding a fragile ceasefire weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index declined by 0.8%, dragged down by major banking and energy stocks, while Qatar’s market remained largely flat amid volatility. In contrast, Egypt’s stock market outperformed, with its EGX30 index rising

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UAE Seeks Financial Safety Net as War Risks Trigger Capital Flight Concerns

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The United Arab Emirates is exploring financial contingency measures, including a potential currency swap line with the United States, as escalating regional tensions raise concerns about capital outflows. Officials are increasingly focused on safeguarding liquidity amid risks of declining oil revenues and disrupted trade flows. The UAE dirham remains pegged to the U.S. dollar and

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Oil Prices Surge Above $95 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate Again

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Global oil prices surged sharply today as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping flows and reignited supply concerns across energy markets. Brent crude climbed over 6% to around $95 per barrel, reflecting fears that the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran could collapse. Iran has reportedly reimposed restrictions on tanker movements,

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