The US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, beating projections of 140,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, showing continued strength in the labor market.

The UAE’s insurance sector recorded AED 2.5 billion in profits for 2023, driven by higher investment income, and witnessed a sharp rise in written policies, according to the Central Bank of the UAE.

The EU imported 2.7 million tonnes of coffee from non-EU countries in 2023, valued at €10.6 billion, with Brazil and Vietnam supplying 58% of total imports, according to Eurostat.

Russia remains a major energy player despite global challenges, with over 90% of its energy exports going to friendly countries, Putin declared at the Russian Energy Week forum.