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Local 

KUWAIT -- Current geopolitical conditions in the Gulf region namely mounting tension between the United States and Iran are expected to lead to rising oil prices, according to Kuwaiti experts. Report By Khaled Al-Mutairi. Issued at 16:12 p.m. (13:12 GMT)

Economic:

 KUWAIT -- Kuwait ended 2019 as the best performing GCC market in the past year, posting best annual returns since 2014, according to Kuwait Financial Centre Markaz. Issued at 15:10 p.m. (12:10 GMT).

KUWAIT -- Kuwait's Central Bank (CBK) issues KD 240 million (USD 792 million) worth of bonds and Tawarruq. Issued at 16:17 p.m. (13:17 GMT).

International  

BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi dinar exchange rate, in an unprecedented manner, has fallen against the US dollar in the black market. Issued at 15:47 p.m. (12:47 GMT).

BRUSSELS -- The European Union regrets Iran's decision to scale down its commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal. Issued at 16:14 p.m. (13:14 GMT).

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