The total order book for the kingdom's issuance reached about $31 billion, which equals an oversubscription of 2.7 times. Getty Images

Saudi Arabia raises $11.5 billion from oversubscribed bond sale

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The US dollar fell by about 9 per cent against a basket of currencies last year, its worst performance since 2017. Reuters

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Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

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Lebanon turns to Egyptian gas to ease electricity shortages

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New VAT rules that take effect on January 1 are intended to simplify procedures for taxpayers. Getty Images

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