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Middle East faces economic storm as market slumps, oil dips and global tensions rise

By Yara Enany, CNN

Published 11:37 AM EDT, Fri April 11, 2025

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Middle East faces economic storm as market slumps, oil dips and global tensions rise

This week, the Middle East felt the heat with Saudi stocks plummeting, and the PGA Tour rejecting a $1.5 billion Saudi investment offer. Meanwhile, Macron’s visit to Egypt secured a $284 million deal to boost the country’s economy. It’s been a week of big shifts and global impact.

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