Slowdown in economic activity in the oil-producing countries, including Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, struck a severe blow at the local real estate market. Market participants are not sure about how long will such a situation persist, and when will the prices touch the bottom. According to Core Savills real estate company, prices for commercial rental property fell in half of Dubai’s areas...

Buick became the first American manufacturer, which came in the top 3 American magazine Consumer Reports on Monday released a new car safety rating. Having analyzed more than half a million cars, the editors have once again recognized Lexus and Toyota the most reliable car brands. Many, however, were surprised that GM's Buick occupied the third place. This success automatically made the carmaker...

Shares of the largest manufacturers of consumer products have always been considered a safe haven for investors during economic instability. However, recent reports of global companies show that many of them are facing an unusual combination of serious challenges, from instability in emerging markets and increased competition with local manufacturers to increase in raw material prices and...

Just yesterday, Saudi Arabia raised held $ 17.5 billion during placement of bonds. All the money were immediately used to repay debts. Once it became clear that placement of bonds was successful, the Saudis have begun to pay off debts to the government contractors who were not paid for several months. This, in turn, negatively affected investor sentiment and increased risk of non-payment crisis....

PepsiCo Inc, the second largest producer of carbonated soft drinks in the world, is aiming to reduce content of sugar, sodium and saturated fats in its products by 2025. The company’s particular goal is less than 100 calories per standard can of 12 fluid ounces (about 360 ml). PepsiCo believes that at least two-thirds of its drinks will be up to this quality before 2025. Now, share of low-carb...

The world's best IPO of 2016 was held in April in Hong Kong. Since that, the company’s return on investment exceeded 6,000%, but it has nothing to do with its business. Shares of Luen Wong Group Holdings Ltd. increased by 1438% in the first trading day after the placement. Now, the prices are higher by 6715%. The company, constructs roads and digs sewers, earned just $ 1.1 million on the...

Wholesale prices for lobsters on the world market have reached the maximum of 11 years due to increasing demand for a variety of dishes made with this product - from burgers to soups. According to American company Urner Barry, collects data on various segments of the commodity market, wholesale prices in North America (the world standard) increased to $ 6 per pound ($ 13.2 per kilogram)....

Analysts have identified the most relevant assets that will be profitable in the event of the Republican's victory. Mexican Peso Mexican peso exchange rate highly depends on Donald Trump’s victory: the higher his chances, the lower the rate. In recent months, the Mexican currency has repeatedly stumbled when forecasts reported that chances of Republican nominee increased. Otherwise, the rate...

During the first seven months of 2016, South Korea lost the fifth place among the world's largest automakers, giving way to India. Seoul dropped out of the top five for the first time in the past 12 years. During the first seven months of 2016, South Korea lost the fifth place among the world's largest automakers, giving way to India. Seoul dropped out of the top five for the first time in the...