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ECONOMIC REPORTS
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 - Saudi Arabia
25.04.2022
Solid growth momentum to be sustained
276.99 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
ECONOMICS IN FOCUS
09.12.2021
Saudi Arabia: Reaping the benefits of reforms and effective policymaking
356.67 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
Debt markets
19.10.2021
Global sovereign yields rise on higher inflation and expectations of tighter Fed policy ahead
194.65 kb
Macroeconomic Outlook - Saudi Arabia
17.10.2021
A quick recovery and a favorable outlook driven by reform momentum
274.70 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
Macroeconomic Outlook - Saudi Arabia
29.03.2021
Resilient in 2020; gradual recovery in 2021
282.08 kb
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
Economics In Focus
04.02.2020
Saudi Arabia: Promising outlook guided by Vision 2030
286.25 kb
GCC Equity Markets
28.01.2020
Global equities rallied in 4Q19 on Fed support and easing trade tensions
183.36 kb
ECONOMICS IN FOCUS
24.11.2019
Saudi Arabia: Saudization and the private sector employment challenge
417.71 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
Saudi Arabia GDP
08.10.2019
Saudi non-oil growth accelerates in the second quarter of the year
122.05 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
Saudi macroeconomic outlook
03.07.2019
Non-oil activity improving amid record public spending
197.22 kb
Debt markets
21.05.2019
GCC debt issuance strong in 1Q19, while global benchmark yields slide
350.53 kb
Saudi Arabia Chartbook
10.03.2019
Business activity increasing, but credit growth remains subdued; fiscal deficit halves in 2018
551.68 kb
MENA Economic Outlook - January 2019
16.01.2019
Economic growth supported by expansive government investment spending
2.41 mb
Saudi Arabia outlook
30.12.2018
Economic growth improving amid record government spending
204.78 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.11.2018
Equity markets rally after US mid-terms; Brent crude falls to $70 weighed by oversupply concerns
260.08 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
21.10.2018
US rate outlook, European politics weigh on markets; Gulf economies improve competitiveness rankings
357.58 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
Saudi Arabia Chartbook
25.09.2018
Business activity at 2018-high in August; fiscal deficit narrows on higher oil and non-oil revenues
647.62 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
23.09.2018
Stocks rally on relief over trade war measures; Brent crude climbs above $80 as Trump calls for OPEC action
258.19 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
16.09.2018
US to proceed with China tariffs; Turkey raises rates to 24%; oil prices firm up on Iran supply concerns
341.89 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
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
02.09.2018
Trade frictions continue to dominate the agenda; EM currencies see further turbulence
277.99 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
26.08.2018
Powell reaffirms Fed’s gradual approach to rate hikes; crude prices surge on US inventory draw
294.35 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
12.08.2018
Plunge in Turkish lira triggers flows into US dollar; oil prices edge down on trade war concerns
258.37 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
05.08.2018
Fed leaves rates on hold but seen hiking next month; crude prices ease as OPEC production rises
249.27 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
29.07.2018
US and EU strike a deal to reduce trade tensions, while US growth accelerates to a vigorous 4.1% in Q2
247.26 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
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
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
10.06.2018
G7 discord ratchets up fears over global trade outlook; Fed rate hike almost certain this week
263.54 kb
Saudi Arabia Chartbook
04.06.2018
Higher oil prices positive for Saudi economy but non-oil activity yet to fully rebound
630.08 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
GCC Debt Markets
20.05.2018
GCC debt issuance weak in 1Q18; central banks hike rates
205.09 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
13.05.2018
Oil prices lifted by US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal; Egypt could see interest rate cut this week
326.24 kb
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
06.05.2018
Fed leaves rates on hold while Eurozone growth disappoints; oil prices stay close to $75
232.68 kb
29-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
29.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
245.02 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
19-March-2018: Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity improving amid record public spending, but credit growth still weak
19.03.2018
Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity improving amid record public spending, but credit growth still weak
595.96 kb
18-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
18.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
245.55 kb
11-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
237.23 kb
4-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
241.57 kb
11-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
240.11 kb
4-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
235.91 kb
28-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
28.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
246.17 kb
21-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
21.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
246.53 kb
17-January-2018: Saudi Arabia unveils largest ever budget to stimulate non-oil economy in 2018
17.01.2018
Saudi Arabia unveils largest ever budget to stimulate non-oil economy in 2018
175.03 kb
14-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
14.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
264.62 kb
7-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
07.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
274.41 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