Gold little changed, bitcoin dips Crude slips after two strong weekly gains (New throughout, updates prices, market activity and comments to after U.S. stock market close)
NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) - An index of stocks across the world dipped on Friday but still posted its strongest weekly gain in five, while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to 13-month highs, partly on optimism after a $1.9 trillion recovery package was signed into law.
On Wall Street, the S&P 500 drifted higher to end up 0.1% on the day and 2.6% for the week, its strongest weekly showing since early February. The Nasdaq underperformed as the rotation from growth to value continued. The Dow Industrials hit an intraday record high every day this week.
13 Mar 2021 - 18:00
The Peninsula
Doha: World Economic Forum has selected Sheikha Alanoud bint Hamad Al Thani, Managing Director of Business Development at Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, to join the Young Global Leaders (YGL) for the class of 2021. This recognition makes her the youngest and the only Qatari to join this year.
Each year, the Forum of Young Global Leaders identifies the world s most promising leaders under the age of 40 who are driving innovation for positive change across civil society, arts, culture, government, and business. Sheikha Alanoud is one of only 112 driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists, and promising political leaders representing 56 countries to be selected for the Young Global Leaders Class of 2021. As a Young Global Leader, Sheikha Alanoud will be taking part in a five-year programme that offers executive education courses, expeditions, and opportunities to collaborate and test ideas among a trusted network of peers.