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Investors reassess strategies amid Middle East tensions

The surge in tensions in the Middle East, spurred by separate attacks carried out by Iran-backed militants, is prompting investors to reassess strategies, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial

30th January 2024

Markets/World

Economic growth slows, to pick up from 2025

Real GDP growth in Cyprus is estimated to have slowed from 5.1% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023, with economic growth projected to stay at 2.4% this year and to improve to

27th January 2024

Cyprus/Economy

Geopolitics shaping inflation, growth expectations

Geopolitics always played a role in the global economy long before the Great War. However, since the end of the Cold War, its significance was almost undermined and economists and policy makers

21st January 2024

Columnists/Comment/World

GDP growth at 2.4%, new and old challenges, says central bank

Cyprus’ GDP growth rate for 2023 will be 2.4% and annual inflation is anticipated to reach 3.9%, with the island’s economy displaying resilience under pressure from hiking interest rates and uncertainty caused

18th December 2023

Cyprus/Economy

‘Amalthia’ Gaza aid corridor from Cyprus gets underway

After extensive deliberations and preparations spanning several weeks, Israel has approved the establishment of a humanitarian aid corridor between Cyprus and Gaza, marking the launch of the first mission of the government’s

18th December 2023

Cyprus/Middle East

Economic uncertainty up in October over Gaza war

After a relatively elevated but stable period of about six months, economic uncertainty in Cyprus increased again in October due to the war in Gaza, according to a survey conducted by the

17th November 2023

Cyprus

Fed sticks to less hawkish script, manufacturing PMIs weak

By Craig Erlam Markets saw some trepidation on Wednesday with the Federal Reserve keepings rates unchanged and ahead of the jobs report on Friday. The Fed’s FOMC meeting was quite straightforward, with

2nd November 2023

Markets/World

‘Αvoid all travel to Lebanon’

In an updated Foreign Ministry advisory, Cypriot nationals are warned to avoid all travel to Lebanon. In a Travel Advice issued on Sunday, the Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation in

30th October 2023

Cyprus/Middle East

Tech buoyed by Amazon earnings, other stocks struggle

By Craig Erlam It’s been another tough week for European stock markets which ended in the red once more amid concerns over the economy. Investors have been worried about the eurozone economy

27th October 2023

Markets/World

ECB may consider rate cuts earlier than it wants to admit

By Craig Erlam There were no major surprises from the ECB on Thursday, with the European central bank leaving rates on hold while warning they will remain high for a sufficiently long

26th October 2023

Markets/World