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UAE dirham steady against Egyptian pound as banks close for weekend
The UAE dirham kept its value against the Egyptian pound on Friday, September 25, 2026. No changes appeared at leading Egyptian banks as the sector paused for the weekend.
Canadian dollar faces tough road as US rate gap and trade strains linger
CIBC Capital Markets warns the Canadian dollar will stay weak as US-Canada rate differences grow and trade friction drags on. Relief for CAD may not come until 2027, according to new forecasts.
Rare 2026 Team USA Silver Eagle Coin Enters Auction After White House Event
A 2026-P American Silver Eagle with the TEAM USA privy mark, never sold by the US Mint and struck in just 403 pieces, is now up for auction. Its unique distribution to Winter Olympians and Paralympians reshapes the series' rarity scale
Gold Moroccan coins solve 1633 English Channel shipwreck mystery
More than 400 gold Moroccan coins have cracked a decades-old mystery, confirming the identity of a 17th-century Dutch shipwreck off England's south coast and revealing new details about early trade routes.
Paraguay Unveils New Guaraní Banknotes After Six Decades
Paraguay's Central Bank will reveal a full redesign of the guaraní banknotes on October 5, marking the first overhaul in more than 60 years. The new series shifts focus from historical figures to indigenous culture and national biodiversity.
Bank and property stocks steady UAE markets as indexes hold firm
UAE stock markets wrapped up the week with main indexes barely budging. Banking and real estate shares kept things stable, while trading volumes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai showed investors are still in the game.
Gold and Silver Dealers Adapt as Local Demand Shifts
Decades of experience in gold and silver trading have shaped how local bullion dealers respond to changing demand for coins, jewelry, and precious metals. Their evolving role highlights the practical realities of physical currency markets.
Goloid Dollars and the Failed Quest for a New US Coin Metal
A little-known 19th century plan to create US coins from a gold-silver-copper alloy called goloid triggered fierce debate and exposed the deep fractures in America's monetary system after the California gold rush
How the 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent Nearly Changed US Coinage
The 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent was a privately issued coin that gained public acceptance during a national coin shortage, offering a glimpse of what US currency could have become if Congress had chosen a different path
Numismatic trivia shakes up coin club meetings
Coin clubs are swapping lectures for trivia contests and knowledge games. These activities are pulling in new faces, testing what collectors know, and giving meetings a fresh spark.
Collectors Reveal the Coins They Most Regret Letting Go
From rare Buffalo nickels to elusive Morgan dollars, collectors open up about the coins they let slip away-and what those moments taught them about the real value of collecting.
UAE stock market liquidity jumps as big trades split Abu Dhabi and Dubai
UAE stock markets saw liquidity top AED 1.8 billion as large direct trades and selective buying sent Abu Dhabi and Dubai in different directions. Regional exchanges posted mixed results.
Toned Indian Head cents spark fierce bidding among collectors
Indian Head cents with bold natural toning are now some of the most fought-over coins in the US market. Proofs with green, rainbow, or magenta colors can sell for twice as much as standard coins, but many are still within reach for collectors.
Rare coin auctions top $1 million as collectors chase 2026 issues
Auction prices for rare coins are hitting new highs as collectors go after both classic silver dollars and the latest 2026 coins. The end of the penny and rising premiums on copper cents are changing what people spend and what they stash away.
US bans foreign coins and shrinks the cent in 1857 currency overhaul
The Coinage Act of 1857 forced foreign coins out of US circulation and introduced a smaller, nickel-based cent. This move standardized American money and ended the use of Spanish and Mexican silver in daily transactions.
Big direct deals hit Abu Dhabi First Bank shares as profit growth slows
Abu Dhabi First Bank shares saw AED 41.6 million in direct trades after the bank posted just a 1% rise in half-year profits for 2026. The moves show how investor tactics are shifting in the UAE's banking sector.
CIB Egypt funds Turkish textile group with $80 million loan
CIB Egypt is lending $80 million to EMS Eroglu Knitting to help expand its textile complex in Qantara West. The deal targets export growth and thousands of new jobs, giving a lift to Egypt's industrial sector.
Emirates NBD Egypt warns customers: Don't hand your card to strangers at ATMs
Emirates NBD Egypt is telling its customers to keep their cards and PINs safe at ATMs. The bank warns that giving your card to anyone you don't know could lead to theft or loss of your money.
Abu Dhabi First Bank shares move in 804 million dirham block deal
A one-off trade of 40 million Abu Dhabi First Bank shares, worth 804 million dirhams, has stirred the market and raised fresh questions about investor tactics and the influence of big banks in the UAE.
Egyptian banks push high-yield savings accounts in fierce deposit race
Egypt's top banks are rolling out savings accounts with steeply tiered rates and flexible rules, shaking up old deposit habits and raising the bar for big savers.
UAE pushes deeper into BRICS payments, even as US sanctions tighten
The UAE is carving out a central role in BRICS cross-border payments, using bilateral deals and digital platforms. But US sanctions and the lack of a single system bring new risks and slow down real adoption.
Pound Sterling slides further as dollar gains strength
The British Pound has broken through key support against the US Dollar. Lloyds says a real recovery will take more than a short-term bounce, as bets on more Federal Reserve tightening grow.
US dollar stays strong as oil price slide fails to shake Fed outlook
The US dollar keeps its edge despite oil prices dropping below key levels. Analysts say Federal Reserve policy is still the main force in currency markets, while the euro struggles as central bank paths diverge.
Mexican peso set for 9% drop against US dollar, says Crédit Agricole
Crédit Agricole expects the Mexican peso to lose about 9% of its value against the US dollar by the end of 2027. The bank's forecast points to a shift in currency trends across Latin America.
Euro slips as Rabobank cuts short-term forecast against dollar
Rabobank now sees the euro dropping to 1.14 against the US dollar within a month. The bank points to steady Fed rate hike bets and ongoing geopolitical risks, but says a rebound to 1.16 is possible if US tightening slows.
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