Business · Stock markets · published 2026-08-25 · via Fortune

UAE retail traders react instantly to Trump statements, boosting trading volumes

Trading activity in the UAE has surged, with retail investors making larger leveraged bets on gold, oil, and U.S. tech stocks. Executives report that President Trump's announcements now trigger more immediate trading than Federal Reserve decisions or key economic data. The Middle East accounted for over half of Capital.com's global trading volume in the second quarter of 2026.

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The surge in UAE trading activity reflects a broader regional shift, with the Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi exchange collectively handling roughly $79 billion in trades during the first half of 2026. Capital.com's data shows Middle Eastern clients favor leveraged positions, with gold representing nearly half of regional volume, followed by U.S. tech indices at 23.5% and crude oil at 7.3%.

The trading boom predates recent geopolitical turmoil, with active leverage traders in the UAE reaching 49,000 in 2023, surpassing comparable counts in Singapore,

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