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A Blu LNG filling station in Salt Lake City, U.S. state of Utah. Reuters

Oil Retreats from 8-week Highs

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Aug 20, 2016 | Business

London-Oil prices dipped on Friday, edging back from eight-week highs, amid speculation that there would be a deal next month on a production freeze. Brent crude was down 24 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $50.67 per barrel by 1:33 p.m. EDT (1733 GMT). The session peak was...

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The Barclays building in Midtown Manhattan on September 16, 2013, in New York City. (John Moore/Getty Images/AFP)

Barclays enlists outside help in dark pools probe

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 28, 2014 | Business

London, Reuters—Barclays Plc said it is bringing in outside help to speed up an investigation into alleged misconduct in its “dark pool” operations, which have rekindled concerns that the cost of past problems at its investment bank will rise. More than 2...

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An investor monitors an electronic board displaying stock information at the Dubai Financial Market June 13, 2013. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah

Morgan Stanley to declare UAE and Qatar “Emerging Markets”

by Sharif Yamani | Jun 13, 2013 | Business

Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—The United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been reclassified by New York’s Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) as “Emerging Markets,” in a move experts say could boost investment in both states. The announcement resulted...