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Who Hit The Mute Button?

Dubai structure remains bid but range-bound, with strong Balmo and physical premiums offset by weak buying momentum and muted flows.
Published: August 11, 2026
Written by:
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
Reviewed by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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The Dubai market has been range-bound since the end of July, with flows remaining thin into this week.

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Vincent Wu

Research Associate, Flux
Vincent Wu

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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