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Dubai rose to seventh in GFCI 39, its highest rank yet, as DIFC growth, deeper sector strength and D33 targets sharpen its place in global finance.
South Korea’s Kospi erased most intraday losses, but Asian equities still ended lower as traders tracked oil, bonds and U.S.-Iran developments.
South Korea opened 2026 with an 11.3 trillion won fiscal surplus as tax revenue rose sharply in January, offsetting higher government spending.
South Korea’s economy grew 1% in 2025, Bank of Korea data show, as exports and consumption rose while construction investment slumped.
RBI data show India’s forex reserves rose to a record $728.49bn in the week ended Feb. 27, led by higher gold and foreign currency assets.
China’s top officials pledged stronger tech financing, more balanced trade and capital market reforms, outlining steps on IPO rules, imports and stability.