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LATEST ECONOMIC REPORTS
Economic Outlook: GCC & Egypt - May 2023
09.05.2023
High oil prices and reform drive cushion GCC economies against global slowdown
3.87 mb
Macroeconomic Outlook - Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
30.04.2023
Growth moderates as oil output falls and World Cup boost fades
278.29 kb
Debt markets
20.04.2023
Bond yields fell in 1Q23 amid higher recession risks and softening inflation
349.25 kb
Equity Markets
18.04.2023
Equities mostly positive in 1Q23 as easing inflation and softer policy outlook lend support
339.80 kb
Debt markets
16.01.2023
Sovereign bond yields fluctuate in 4Q22 on shifting inflation and interest rate outlook
358.39 kb
Economic Outlook: GCC & Egypt - November 2022
28.11.2022
Gulf economies to fare relatively well in 2023 as global growth slows
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Macroeconomic Outlook - Bahrain, Oman & Qatar
09.11.2022
Higher energy prices, reform progress and World Cup boost economic performance across the Gulf
281.59 kb
Debt markets
23.10.2022
Sovereign bond yields rise sharply amid persistent inflation and outsized rate hikes
355.24 kb
Equity Markets
17.10.2022
Global equities rout accelerates in 3Q22 as rate hike and stagflation fears intensify
332.41 kb
Debt markets
29.08.2022
Sovereign bond yields waver amid shifting inflation and monetary policy outlook
362.72 kb
GCC & Egypt Outlook - May 2022
02.06.2022
High oil prices help Gulf region ride out global economic headwinds
3.76 mb
Macroeconomic Outlook - Bahrain
08.05.2022
Fiscal surplus and ambitious reform and investment plan offer more upbeat outlook
276.70 kb
Debt markets
06.02.2022
Inflation and imminent monetary policy normalization push sovereign yields higher
365.01 kb
Equity Markets
17.01.2022
Global stocks end year on a high note as strong earnings outweigh Omicron and inflation fears
331.90 kb
Economic Outlook: GCC & Egypt 2021-2024
16.11.2021
Stronger oil market, diminishing pandemic pressures provide tailwind for GCC economic recovery
3.86 mb
Equity Markets
31.10.2021
Global stocks regain traction in October as solid earnings offset inflation and Fed tapering concerns
158.82 kb
Macroeconomic Outlook - Bahrain
26.10.2021
Economy recovering, but fiscal consolidation remains a priority
273.65 kb
Debt markets
19.10.2021
Global sovereign yields rise on higher inflation and expectations of tighter Fed policy ahead
194.65 kb
Equity Markets
27.07.2021
Global equities advance in Q2 amid stronger data, recovery optimism and bullish sentiment
157.79 kb
Debt markets
15.07.2021
Global sovereign yields trend downwards as Fed signals policy shift, transitory inflation
197.42 kb
Equity Markets
09.05.2021
Global equities continue to advance on stimulus, central bank dovishness and recovery optimism
157.02 kb
Debt markets
26.04.2021
US treasury yields touch 15-month high as stimulus and vaccines lend support to outlook
200.62 kb
Economic Outlook:GCC & Egypt - April 2021
15.04.2021
Recovery underway, but region faces extensive post-pandemic reform agenda
3.80 mb
Equity Markets
13.01.2021
Global equities end year on a strong note, aided by stimulus and vaccine optimism
217.38 kb
Debt markets
22.11.2020
US treasury yields rise in 3Q20 amid improved economic data and stimulus expectations
170.95 kb
Economic Outlook:GCC & Egypt
10.11.2020
Pandemic and low oil prices leave the region with tough policy choices
3.51 mb
Equity Markets
19.10.2020
Global equities rally extends into 3Q20 on stimulus, vaccine and recovery hopes
133.32 kb
Debt markets
07.09.2020
Global yields show signs of stability on improving economic data, recovery optimism
172.61 kb
Equity Markets
27.07.2020
Global equities rallied in 2Q20 on massive central bank stimulus
133.11 kb
GCC Equity Markets
28.01.2020
Global equities rallied in 4Q19 on Fed support and easing trade tensions
183.36 kb
GCC Debt markets
21.11.2019
Global bond yields fell in 3Q amid growth concerns; GCC issuance remained solid
205.49 kb
GCC Equity Markets
29.10.2019
Global equity markets moderate amid softer data and ongoing trade tensions
188.13 kb
GCC Debt markets
19.08.2019
GCC debt issuance at record high in 2Q19, benchmark yields continue to fall
312.82 kb
Equity Markets
29.07.2019
Markets continue to be bullish on hopes of rate cuts, but trade and geopolitics weigh
191.22 kb
Economic Outlook: GCC & Egypt
17.07.2019
Uncertain global outlook may weigh on the region
2.94 mb
Debt markets
21.05.2019
GCC debt issuance strong in 1Q19, while global benchmark yields slide
350.53 kb
MENA Economic Outlook - January 2019
16.01.2019
Economic growth supported by expansive government investment spending
2.41 mb
Bahrain outlook
24.12.2018
Infrastructure investments drive growth amid an improving fiscal picture
199.26 kb
Economics in Focus
05.11.2018
Bahrain: GCC pledges $10bn in financial support as kingdom unveils fiscal reforms
217.25 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.11.2018
Global stocks end dismal October on a high note; crude prices drop as US softens Iran sanctions position
278.73 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
28.10.2018
US growth remained buoyant in Q3; ECB to wind down QE program by end-year
391.73 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
14.10.2018
Equities fall as investors digest prospect of higher interest rates; Brent crude dips to $80
333.56 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
07.10.2018
Strong US data triggers bond market sell-off; Brent crude hits near four-year high of $86
275.95 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
30.09.2018
Fed hikes rates for eighth time in three years; Brent crude surges past $80 mark
250.66 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
09.09.2018
US threatens further China tariffs; pressures on emerging market currencies are slightly lower
262.79 kb
MENA Economic Outlook
23.07.2018
Regional outlook improving amid higher oil prices and government stimulus
3.32 mb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
22.07.2018
Trade war looms closer; Global growth prospects are lower; oil price fluctuates on uncertain production
302.77 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
15.07.2018
US may expand tariffs on Chinese goods; GCC economic activity still soft; oil down on bearish supply
360.09 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
08.07.2018
US imposes tariffs on Chinese goods; GCC non-oil activity recovering; Brent settles lower at $77
284.25 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
01.07.2018
Rise in US inflation provides support for rate hike prospects; Brent crude rallies close to $80
285.92 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
24.06.2018
EU fires latest shot in trade war with US; oil prices rise despite deal by OPEC+ to boost output
306.66 kb
Bahrain outlook
19.06.2018
Economy remains supported by resilience in non-oil growth
198.70 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
03.06.2018
Strong US labor market and easing tensions in Italy lift markets, but trade war concerns intensify
265.96 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
27.05.2018
Political instability weighs on the euro; oil prices dip on prospect of output increase by OPEC and Russia
259.69 kb
GCC Debt Markets
20.05.2018
GCC debt issuance weak in 1Q18; central banks hike rates
205.09 kb
24-April-2018: GCC: Gulf outperforms in 1Q18 while developed markets dip amid fresh volatility
24.04.2018
GCC: Gulf outperforms in 1Q18 while developed markets dip amid fresh volatility
245.05 kb
16-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
16.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
381.82 kb
8-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
08.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
267.92 kb
25-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
25.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
253.05 kb
4-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
241.57 kb
14-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
14.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
264.62 kb
13-January-2018: Bahrain: Non-oil growth supported by elevated project spending
13.01.2018
Bahrain: Non-oil growth supported by elevated project spending
225.73 kb
3-January-2018: GCC: Geopolitics weighed on GCC equities in 2017; Kuwait outperformed
03.01.2018
GCC: Geopolitics weighed on GCC equities in 2017; Kuwait outperformed
249.21 kb