Ateeq Shariff

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at Thomson Reuters

Irrespective of all my efforts to avoid chuckle-heads in life, and cardamoms in Biryani, I fail time and again.

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Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets in red on US tariff uncertainty

5 days ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump's comments accusing China of breaking a bilateral trade deal added to uncertainty over tariffs. Trump has also announced plans to double worldwide steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%. Later said he would speak to his Chinese counterpart to "hopefully" work out differences.
Most Gulf markets in red on US tariff uncertainty

6 days ago | reuters.com | Ateeq Shariff

A general view shows the Dubai Financial Market after Joe Biden wins U.S. presidency, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 8, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike/File Photo June 1 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Sunday as U.S. President Donald Trump's comments accusing China of breaking a bilateral trade deal added to uncertainty over tariffs. Trump has also announced plans to double worldwide steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses end mixed as investors await new impetus

2 weeks ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Sunday, with investors seeking new catalysts as optimism over the U.S.-China trade agreement started to fade. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index fell 0.4%, hit by a 0.9% fall in Al Rajhi Bank and a 1% decrease in the country's biggest lender Saudi National Bank.
Gulf bourses end mixed as investors await new impetus

2 weeks ago | reuters.com | Ateeq Shariff

An investor walks through the Dubai Financial Market after Joe Biden won the U.S. presidency, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates November 8, 2020. REUTERS/Christopher Pike May 18 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Sunday, with investors seeking new catalysts as optimism over the U.S.-China trade agreement started to fade.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf bourses gain on US-China trade talks

3 weeks ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher on Sunday as U.S.-China resumed talks in Geneva aimed at cooling the trade war that threatens to seriously damage the global economy. Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met again on Sunday in Geneva, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the situation.
Most Gulf bourses gain on US-China trade talks

3 weeks ago | reuters.com | Ateeq Shariff

Investors speak in front of a screen displaying stock information at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, United Arab Emirates, June 25, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo May 11 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf edged higher on Sunday as U.S.-China resumed talks in Geneva aimed at cooling the trade war that threatens to seriously damage the global economy. Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met again on Sunday in Geneva, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the situation.
Gulf bourses end mixed on earnings, focus on US-China talks

1 month ago | reuters.com | Ateeq Shariff

A trader looks on near electronic boards showing stock market data at Bahrain Bourse after Joe Biden won the U.S. presidency, in Manama, Bahrain, November 8, 2020. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo May 8 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday on corporate earnings announcements, while investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks this weekend.
Mideast Stocks: Gulf bourses end mixed on earnings, focus on US-China talks

1 month ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday on corporate earnings announcements, while investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks this weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested China initiated the trade talks, adding he was not willing to cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to get Beijing to negotiations. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the upcoming talks were a start, not 'advanced' discussions.
Mideast Stocks: Major Gulf markets mixed on earnings, focus on US-China talks

1 month ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Thursday on earnings results, while investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks this weekend. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested China initiated the trade talks, adding he was not willing to cut U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to get Beijing to negotiations. Bessent said the upcoming talks were a start, not 'advanced' discussions.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets ease on earnings, US-China talks, Fed policy in focus

1 month ago | zawya.com | Ateeq Shariff

Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Wednesday following a string of lacklustre corporate earnings, while focus was also on U.S.-China trade negotiations and the Federal Reserve's policy decision. Saudi Arabia's benchmark index fell 0.3%, weighed down by a 1% fall in Al Rajhi Bank and an 8.3% plunge in Mobile Telecommunications Company. The telecom firm missed analysts' first-quarter profit estimates.