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- The Rise of Vertical Farming and Hydroponics
Increasing demand for food, coupled with decreasing farmlands and fertile soils, has led to the emergence of alternative forms of farming, such as vertical farming, to boost food production. Countries that have long struggled with domestic production and supply constraints due to the lack of natural resources and favorable climatic conditions are implementing these technologies to achieve food self-sufficiency.
- Exploring the Factors Behind Volatility in the Silicon Market
The high volatility of silicon metal prices impacted multiple end-use industries over 2021–22. Prices spiked multi-fold in 2021 compared with 2020, but declined by 60–70% in 4Q22, primarily driven by supply-demand dynamics and varying cost of production.
- COP28: Green Tech Takes Center Stage as Funding Paves the Way for Biotech Solutions
The dust has settled on COP28, and amid the flurry of pledges and promises, one theme stands out: biotechnology and green manufacturing are emerging as the keystones of the fight against climate change. This article delves into the funding commitments made at the conference and explores how these innovative solutions can empower companies and countries to achieve their ambitious climate targets.
- Shifting Tides: The Silent Rise of De-Dollarization
The US dollar has been the world's dominant reserve currency for decades, with countries around the globe holding large amounts of it to facilitate international trade and investments. However, the trend toward de-dollarization has been growing recently, as countries seek to curtail their dependence on the US dollar and diversify their reserve holdings. Will the dollar be replaced as the global currency?
- Security of Natural Gas Supply (Europe)
Prices of gas and electricity increased substantially across Europe in 2021–22 and are expected to rise further in 2022–23, as Russia began limiting gas supply to the region in response to the sanctions imposed. However, individual countries have taken several initiatives such as expanding storage capacity and coal and oil generation to reduce dependency on gas; reducing industrial, residential, and commercial demand; increasing imports from other countries; and investing in new infrastructure that would help secure supply and ultimately lead to stability in prices.
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- GCC - Equity Market Quarterly Fact Book
Most GCC equity markets recorded gains in Q3 2022, with the Oman market outpacing other GCC markets, while Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain benchmarks also ending in the green. KSA and Kuwait were notable losers, while the MSCI GCC index, which represents the performance of indices across the region, ended in the red primarily driven by receding oil prices on fears of global recession.
- GCC - Equity Market Quarterly Fact Book
In 2Q22, all the GCC benchmarks ended lower, largely reflecting the trend in the global markets, which are facing negative bias due to inflation and recession concerns.
The MSCI GCC index, which captures the performance of indices across the region, fell 14.2% Q-o-Q. The KSA and Qatar equity indices decreased the most among the GCC markets, declining 12.0% and 9.9%, respectively.