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LATEST ECONOMIC REPORTS
Oman outlook
18.12.2018
Diversification efforts to proceed; public finances should improve
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Kuwait Economic Brief
17.12.2018
Crude output to be cut amid oil price softness; credit growth edges higher
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Monetary developments
11.12.2018
Kuwait: Credit growth improves in Q3, corporate borrowing is firming up
329.77 kb
International Scene
05.12.2018
Global growth concerns weigh on markets; Fed to hike rates in December
190.46 kb
USA Chartbook
04.12.2018
3Q18 GDP growth moderates, wage growth reaches nine-year high
398.55 kb
Economics in Focus
02.12.2018
Economic reform early success is remarkable; key challenges remain
238.37 kb
Kuwait Economic Brief
25.11.2018
Oil price drop could trigger output cuts; CBK new regulations to boost lending
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Oil markets
13.11.2018
Oil prices down on receding supply shortage fears, weaker demand outlook
293.26 kb
International Scene
12.11.2018
Global markets suffer October sell-off; US growth remains strong in Q3
186.42 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
Real estate
11.11.2018
Kuwait: Third quarter real estate sales maintain positive momentum
367.09 kb
Eurozone Chartbook
08.11.2018
Mixed data but overall softer, with growth slower than expected in 3Q18
380.67 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
Public finances
29.10.2018
Kuwait: Higher oil prices to leave budget close to balance this year
216.05 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
Equity Markets
28.10.2018
US markets outperform in Q3, EM concerns worsen while FTSE upgrades Kuwait
176.72 kb
USA Chartbook
24.10.2018
Unemployment rate at 49-year low, fourth rate hike expected in December
417.01 kb
Projects
21.10.2018
Kuwait: Project awards were soft in 3Q18, but expected to pick-up in coming quarters
167.81 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
Kuwait Economic Brief
18.10.2018
Oil sector boosted by rising prices and production; CBK maintains key lending rate
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Consumer sector
14.10.2018
Optimism and employment growth continue to support consumer spending
168.55 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
International Scene
09.10.2018
Fed hikes rates amid robust economic data; Eurozone export sector weakens
182.40 kb
Economics in Focus
07.10.2018
Egypt Faces higher borrowing costs amid emerging market pressures
310.77 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
Kuwait Economic Brief
26.09.2018
Oil price and production forecasts revised up; credit growth rose in July
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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
USA Chartbook
19.09.2018
Strong growth points to two further Fed rate hikes in 2018
393.37 kb
Consumer sector
18.09.2018
Kuwait: Consumer spending slows in August, weighed by seasonal factors
152.65 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
International Scene
12.09.2018
Trade war concerns persist; emerging market currencies see large sell-off
277.94 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
Economics in Focus
29.08.2018
US-China trade dispute: China’s options and potential impact on the GCC region
203.21 kb
Consumer sector
28.08.2018
Kuwait: Summer lull weighs on consumer spending in July
150.16 kb
Kuwait inflation
27.08.2018
Inflation eased further to just 0.5% at the end of Q2
218.35 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
Monetary Developments
16.08.2018
Kuwait: Credit growth soft in Q2, but picked up in June
405.07 kb
Balance of payments
15.08.2018
15-8-2018: Current account surplus highest in three years thanks to stronger oil prices
292.89 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
International Scene
09.08.2018
US growth powers ahead, but trade war with China intensifies
305.94 kb
Kuwait Economic Brief
09.08.2018
Oil production starts to climb; budget deficit narrowed to 9% of GDP last year
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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
Real estate
31.07.2018
Kuwait: Second quarter real estate sales highest in three years
428.53 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
Equity Markets
29.07.2018
GCC markets outperform global peers, while trade tensions invite caution
175.19 kb
Qatar outlook
25.07.2018
Economic recovery to gain traction as oil and non-oil sector output expands
262.67 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
Consumer sector
19.07.2018
Kuwait: Consumer spending rebounds in June, resuming its healthy expansion
169.39 kb
International Scene
17.07.2018
Tightening global financial conditions amid trade tensions accelerated capital outflows from emerging markets
191.42 kb
Egypt outlook
16.07.2018
Growth outlook solid as government pushes on with reforms
198.03 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
Kuwait outlook
10.07.2018
Non-oil growth seen steady this year, as higher oil prices boost fiscal position
333.60 kb
Oil markets
09.07.2018
OPEC+ agrees to increase oil output to resupply tighter markets
232.01 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
UAE outlook
01.07.2018
Growth to accelerate in 2018 as non-oil activity recovers and oil output increases
239.29 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
Kuwait Economic Brief - June 2018
24.06.2018
Oil output seen rising on OPEC policy shift; CBK leaves lending rate on hold
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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
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Bahrain outlook
19.06.2018
Economy remains supported by resilience in non-oil growth
198.70 kb
Consumer sector
13.06.2018
Kuwait: Consumer spending softens in May but remains strong
138.98 kb
International Scene
12.06.2018
Trade tensions and political crises in Europe present risks to global growth
262.50 kb
Real Estate
11.06.2018
Kuwait: First quarter real estate sales were strong, supported by high volumes
289.62 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
Kuwait Economic Brief - May 2018
05.06.2018
Oil price rise boosts fiscal position; credit growth remains modest in March
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Saudi Arabia Chartbook
04.06.2018
Higher oil prices positive for Saudi economy but non-oil activity yet to fully rebound
630.08 kb
Monetary developments
04.06.2018
Kuwait: Credit growth was soft in 1Q18, up 1.9% y/y in March
317.90 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
USA Chartbook
31.05.2018
USA: Mixed data and renewed trade tensions weigh on Fed outlook
397.16 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
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
20.05.2018
Coalition deal rattles Italian financial markets; Brent crude briefly breaks through the $80 mark
269.64 kb
International Scene
15.05.2018
Global growth outlook positive despite softer data in US and Europe
151.19 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
Kuwait Projects
06.05.2018
Projects eased in 1Q18 on delays; a softer 2018 is anticipated
120.31 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
30-April-2018: Oil prices near 3½-year highs on raised geopolitical concerns and tighter supplies
30.04.2018
Oil prices near 3½-year highs on raised geopolitical concerns and tighter supplies
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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
24-April-2018: USA: Solid data keeps Fed on track for at least two more hikes in 2018
24.04.2018
USA: Solid data keeps Fed on track for at least two more hikes in 2018
260.17 kb
22-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
22.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
251.85 kb
16-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
16.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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10-4-2018: Eurozone: Growth still solid, but data shows signs of softening
10.04.2018
Eurozone: Growth still solid, but data shows signs of softening
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10-April-2018: UAE: Dubai Expo 2020-related infrastructure spending and tourism sector supporting non-oil economy
10.04.2018
UAE: Dubai Expo 2020-related infrastructure spending and tourism sector supporting non-oil economy
253.34 kb
8-April-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
08.04.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
267.92 kb
5-April-2018: Global economy remains on firm footing despite risk of protectionism in the US
05.04.2018
Global economy remains on firm footing despite risk of protectionism in the US
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1-April-2018: Consumer sector fuels robust US economy; Saudi equity market upgrade could trigger capital inflows
01.04.2018
Consumer sector fuels robust US economy; Saudi equity market upgrade could trigger capital inflows
266.45 kb
29-March-2018: USA: Robust fundamentals saw Fed hike rates in March
29.03.2018
USA: Robust fundamentals saw Fed hike rates in March
265.54 kb
27-March-2018: UAE: Banking sector could become more supportive of growth this year
27.03.2018
UAE: Banking sector could become more supportive of growth this year
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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
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18-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
18.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
245.55 kb
12-March-2018: Market volatility has risen as tighter monetary conditions loom
12.03.2018
Market volatility has risen as tighter monetary conditions loom
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11-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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6-March-2018: Kuwait: Value of contracts declined in 2017; sectors performance varied
06.03.2018
Kuwait: Value of contracts declined in 2017; sectors performance varied
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4-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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27-February-2018: Kuwait: Real estate sales were strong in January, boosted by investment sector
27.02.2018
Kuwait: Real estate sales were strong in January, boosted by investment sector
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22-February-2018: Kuwait: Credit finishes 2017 at 3.2%; real estate sales were strong in January
22.02.2018
Kuwait: Credit finishes 2017 at 3.2%; real estate sales were strong in January
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21-February-2018: Kuwait: Current account surplus improves in 3Q17 as oil price recovers
21.02.2018
Kuwait: Current account surplus improves in 3Q17 as oil price recovers
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19-February-2018: Kuwait: Credit growth slowed to 3.2% in Dec.; money supply growth rose
19.02.2018
Kuwait: Credit growth slowed to 3.2% in Dec.; money supply growth rose
234.66 kb
18-February-2018: Oil prices slip on expectations of surging US shale growth in 2018
18.02.2018
Oil prices slip on expectations of surging US shale growth in 2018
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18-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
18.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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13-February-2018: Global growth is upgraded to 3.9%; US inflation is on the rise
13.02.2018
Global growth is upgraded to 3.9%; US inflation is on the rise
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11-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
240.11 kb
7-February-2018: Stronger economy unlikely to lead to a rapid rise in property prices
07.02.2018
Stronger economy unlikely to lead to a rapid rise in property prices
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6-February-2018: Kuwait: Real estate activity rose in 2017, though sectoral growth was uneven
06.02.2018
Kuwait: Real estate activity rose in 2017, though sectoral growth was uneven
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4-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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1-February-2018: Kuwait: Deficit could narrow to 9% of GDP in 17/18; inflation slows to 1.1%
01.02.2018
Kuwait: Deficit could narrow to 9% of GDP in 17/18; inflation slows to 1.1%
285.88 kb
29-January-2018: Eurozone: Robust data; momentum expected to carry into 2018
29.01.2018
Eurozone: Robust data; momentum expected to carry into 2018
254.34 kb
29-1-2018: GCC issued record $50 billion in international sovereign debt last year
29.01.2018
GCC issued record $50 billion in international sovereign debt last year
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28-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
28.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
246.17 kb
22-January-2018: Kuwait: November inflation inches up to 1.5%, spurred by retail activity
22.01.2018
Kuwait: November inflation inches up to 1.5%, spurred by retail activity
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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
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16-January-2018: USA: Economy closed 2017 in good shape, as even inflation ended strong
16.01.2018
USA: Economy closed 2017 in good shape, as even inflation ended strong
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16-January-2018: Global economy kicks off 2018 in strong form, though risks remain
16.01.2018
Global economy kicks off 2018 in strong form, though risks remain
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15-January-2018: Kuwait: Credit growth slowed to 4.3% in November on corporate repayments
15.01.2018
Kuwait: Credit growth slowed to 4.3% in November on corporate repayments
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14-January-2018: Kuwait: Real estate sales eased in Nov. but maintain improving trend
14.01.2018
Kuwait: Real estate sales eased in Nov. but maintain improving trend
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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
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11-January-2018: UAE: Non-oil economy set for solid growth in 2018 helped by construction and tourism sectors
11.01.2018
UAE: Non-oil economy set for solid growth in 2018 helped by construction and tourism sectors
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10-January-2018: Market optimism extends into 2018 as oil prices trade at three-year highs
10.01.2018
Market optimism extends into 2018 as oil prices trade at three-year highs
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8-January-2018: Kuwait: Consumer sector on the mend on stronger confidence and spending
08.01.2018
Kuwait: Consumer sector on the mend on stronger confidence and spending
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7-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
07.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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4-January-2018: Qatar: Non-oil growth to slip further as diplomatic row persists
04.01.2018
Qatar: Non-oil growth to slip further as diplomatic row persists
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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
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28-December-2017: Kuwait: Credit was on the weaker side in October, with growth at 4.6% y/y
28.12.2017
Kuwait: Credit was on the weaker side in October, with growth at 4.6% y/y
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27-December-2017: UAE: Non-oil growth to be fastest in the Gulf region in 2018, at 3.7%
27.12.2017
UAE: Non-oil growth to be fastest in the Gulf region in 2018, at 3.7%
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26-December-2017: Oman: Rising gas output to boost GDP, but fiscal position still a concern
26.12.2017
Oman: Rising gas output to boost GDP, but fiscal position still a concern
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24-December-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
24.12.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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19-December-2017: Egypt: Economy continues to recover as reforms boost sentiment and exports
19.12.2017
Egypt: Economy continues to recover as reforms boost sentiment and exports
247.83 kb
17-December-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
17.12.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
272.20 kb
14-December-2017: International: Tax cuts could boost US growth; Brexit deal marks progress
14.12.2017
International: Tax cuts could boost US growth; Brexit deal marks progress
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12-December-2017: Kuwait: Inflation bounced up to 1.4% in October supported by the retail sector
12.12.2017
Kuwait: Inflation bounced up to 1.4% in October supported by the retail sector
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11-December-2017: Kuwait: Current account surplus improves in 2Q17
11.12.2017
Kuwait: Current account surplus improves in 2Q17
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10-December-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
10.12.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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4-December-2017: Kuwait: Real estate activity picks up in October amid stable prices
04.12.2017
Kuwait: Real estate activity picks up in October amid stable prices
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3-December-2017: Kuwait: Growth improving on projects and receding fiscal adjustment
03.12.2017
Kuwait: Growth improving on projects and receding fiscal adjustment
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3-December-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
03.12.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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28-November-2017: Oil prices hold on to recent gains but markets uneasy ahead of OPEC meeting
28.11.2017
Oil prices hold on to recent gains but markets uneasy ahead of OPEC meeting
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28-November-2017: Kuwait: Consumer spending grew by 12.5% in 3Q17; real estate activity up
28.11.2017
Kuwait: Consumer spending grew by 12.5% in 3Q17; real estate activity up
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27-November-2017: Improved corporate earnings still signaling some softness
27.11.2017
Improved corporate earnings still signaling some softness
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26-November-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
26.11.2017
Economic and Markets Review
252.49 kb
20-November-2017: Kuwait: Steady credit growth at 3.1% in September; 3Q17 closed weaker
20.11.2017
Kuwait: Steady credit growth at 3.1% in September; 3Q17 closed weaker
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19-November-2017: USA: Oct. data solid across the board; rate hike outlook more aggressive
19.11.2017
USA: Oct. data solid across the board; rate hike outlook more aggressive
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19-November-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
19.11.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
253.11 kb
14-November-2017: Qatar: Trade, travel and tourism take a near-term hit from diplomatic dispute
14.11.2017
Qatar: Trade, travel and tourism take a near-term hit from diplomatic dispute
181.31 kb
13-November-2017: Bahrain: Project spending to continue to support non-oil growth in 2018
13.11.2017
Bahrain: Project spending to continue to support non-oil growth in 2018
238.02 kb
12-October-2017: Kuwait: August credit growth was steady at 3.2%; solid household credit
12.11.2017
Kuwait: August credit growth was steady at 3.2%; solid household credit
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12-November-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
12.11.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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8-November-2017: Kuwait: Inflation slowed to a multi-year low of 0.5% in September
08.11.2017
Kuwait: Inflation slowed to a multi-year low of 0.5% in September
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6-November-2017: Oil prices top $60 as OPEC works off excess supply amid stronger demand
06.11.2017
Oil prices top $60 as OPEC works off excess supply amid stronger demand
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5-November-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
05.11.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
257.08 kb
30-October-2017: Qatar: Dispute hits growth and trade, but initial shock to economy may be easing
30.10.2017
Qatar: Dispute hits growth and trade, but initial shock to economy may be easing
293.37 kb
30-Ocotober-2017: Kuwait: Real estate activity showing traction; prices stabilizing
30.10.2017
Kuwait: Real estate activity showing traction; prices stabilizing
267.07 kb
29-October-2017: Kuwait: September inflation fell to 0.5% as fuel price hike impact faded
29.10.2017
Kuwait: September inflation fell to 0.5% as fuel price hike impact faded
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29-October-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
29.10.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
256.62 kb
24-October-2017: Awards eased on delays and cancellation; healthy pipeline expected
24.10.2017
Awards eased on delays and cancellation; healthy pipeline expected
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23-October-2017: Kuwait: Trade surplus steady in 2Q17; Imports growth holds firm
23.10.2017
Kuwait: Trade surplus steady in 2Q17; Imports growth holds firm
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22-October-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
22.10.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
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18-October-2017: USA: Solid Sept. wage growth boosts Fed hike chances; inflation disappoints
18.10.2017
USA: Solid Sept. wage growth boosts Fed hike chances; inflation disappoints
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17-October-2017: Oman: Gas output to boost GDP next year, but fiscal position still a concern
17.10.2017
Oman: Gas output to boost GDP next year, but fiscal position still a concern
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16-October-2017: GCC: Yields little changed in 3Q17; sovereign issues dominate
16.10.2017
GCC: Yields little changed in 3Q17; sovereign issues dominate
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15-October-2017: Saudi Arabia: Non-oil growth to edge up; fiscal reforms proceed apace
15.10.2017
Saudi Arabia: Non-oil growth to edge up; fiscal reforms proceed apace
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15-October-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
15.10.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
334.10 kb
11-October-2017: Kuwait: Inflation softens to 1.2% in August on deflationary housing costs
11.10.2017
Kuwait: Inflation softens to 1.2% in August on deflationary housing costs
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9-October-2017: GCC: Geopolitics weighs on Qatar; Kuwait upgraded to emerging by FTSE
09.10.2017
GCC: Geopolitics weighs on Qatar; Kuwait upgraded to emerging by FTSE
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8-October-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
08.10.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
260.55 kb
5-October-2017: Steady enough growth for central banks to adjust course, but very slowly
05.10.2017
Steady enough growth for central banks to adjust course, but very slowly
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3-October-2017: Kuwait: Credit growth at 3.5% in July, as month sees some weakness
03.10.2017
Kuwait: Credit growth at 3.5% in July, as month sees some weakness
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2-October-2017: Qatar: Growth downgraded as GCC dispute hits an impasse
02.10.2017
Qatar: Growth downgraded as GCC dispute hits an impasse
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1-October-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
01.10.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
257.98 kb
28-September-2017: Oil prices gain in September on signs the physical market is tightening
28.09.2017
Oil prices gain in September on signs the physical market is tightening
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27-September-2017: USA: August inflation was up, though activity was hit by hurricanes
27.09.2017
USA: August inflation was up, though activity was hit by hurricanes
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27-September-2017: UAE: Oil cuts weigh on growth in 2017, but outlook remains favorable
27.09.2017
UAE: Oil cuts weigh on growth in 2017, but outlook remains favorable
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26-September-2017: Egypt: Growth rose to 4.9% in 2Q17; CBE reserves above $36 billion
26.09.2017
Egypt: Growth rose to 4.9% in 2Q17; CBE reserves above $36 billion
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25-September-2017: Kuwait: Seasonality dampened real estate activity in August, though prices held firm
25.09.2017
Kuwait: Seasonality dampened real estate activity in August, though prices held firm
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24-September-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
24.09.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
256.54 kb
19-September-2017: Kuwait: Early signs of recovery of the consumer sector
19.09.2017
Kuwait: Early signs of recovery of the consumer sector
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18-September-2017: Egypt: GDP growth picks up in 1H17; investment boosts foreign reserves
18.09.2017
Egypt: GDP growth picks up in 1H17; investment boosts foreign reserves
245.67 kb
17-September-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
17.09.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
272.59 kb
12-September-2017: International: Markets now tentative on promised US tax reform agenda
12.09.2017
International: Markets now tentative on promised US tax reform agenda
249.14 kb
10-September-2017: Hurricanes and North Korea tensions weigh on markets; Saudi Arabia revises reform plans
10.09.2017
Hurricanes and North Korea tensions weigh on markets; Saudi Arabia revises reform plans
272.40 kb
10-September-2017: Kuwait: Consumer spending growth at 9.1% y/y; equities higher in August
10.09.2017
Kuwait: Consumer spending growth at 9.1% y/y; equities higher in August
283.76 kb
10-September-2017: Kuwait: Inflation steadies at 1.3% in July, a multi-year low
10.09.2017
Kuwait: Inflation steadies at 1.3% in July, a multi-year low
168.75 kb
29-August-2017: Kuwait: Residential sales lift real estate sector in July
29.08.2017
Kuwait: Residential sales lift real estate sector in July
264.24 kb
28-August-2017: Kuwait: Credit growth at 3.6% in June; first half registered strong pace
28.08.2017
Kuwait: Credit growth at 3.6% in June; first half registered strong pace
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27 August 2017: Weekly Economics & Market Review
27.08.2017
Weekly Economics & Market Review
522.69 kb
27-August-2017: UAE: Surveys point to steady non-oil growth despite higher interest rates
27.08.2017
UAE: Surveys point to steady non-oil growth despite higher interest rates
229.08 kb
23-August-2017: Saudi Arabia: Economy contracts in Q1, but fiscal position shows yearly improvement in Q2
23.08.2017
Saudi Arabia: Economy contracts in Q1, but fiscal position shows yearly improvement in Q2
432.92 kb
22-August-2017: Corporate earnings up on strong investment gains
22.08.2017
Corporate earnings up on strong investment gains
402.69 kb
21-8-2017: Kuwait: Current account surplus narrows in first quarter of 2017
21.08.2017
Kuwait: Current account surplus narrows in first quarter of 2017
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20 August 2017: Weekly Economics & Market Review
20.08.2017
Weekly Economics & Market Review
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16 August 2017: USA: GDP growth healthy in 2Q17; next Fed hike likely to be pushed into 2018
16.08.2017
USA: GDP growth healthy in 2Q17; next Fed hike likely to be pushed into 2018
436.94 kb
15 August 2017: Alan Greenspan worries, the markets not so much
15.08.2017
Alan Greenspan worries, the markets not so much
490.98 kb
14 August 2017: Kuwait: Inflation slows to 1.4%; July oil price up; FY16/17 deficit at KD 5.9 bn
14.08.2017
Kuwait: Inflation slows to 1.4%; July oil price up; FY16/17 deficit at KD 5.9 bn
451.78 kb
14 August 2017: Oil prices rally on stock drawdowns and signs of slowing US crude output growth
14.08.2017
Oil prices rally on stock drawdowns and signs of slowing US crude output growth
398.00 kb
13 August 2017: Weekly Economics & Market Review
13.08.2017
Weekly Economics & Market Review
459.47 kb
8 August 2017: Kuwait: Inflation revised down to 1.4% in June as rents see deflation
08.08.2017
Kuwait: Inflation revised down to 1.4% in June as rents see deflation
363.31 kb
7 August 2017: Kuwait: Seasonal factors dampen real estate activity across all three sectors
07.08.2017
Kuwait: Seasonal factors dampen real estate activity across all three sectors
458.54 kb
6 August 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
06.08.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
444.20 kb
1 August 2017: Kuwait: Project awards expected to pick up during the second half of 2017
01.08.2017
Kuwait: Project awards expected to pick up during the second half of 2017
312.52 kb
31 July 2017: Kuwait: Consumer sector stabilizing, following 2016 slowdown
31.07.2017
Kuwait: Consumer sector stabilizing, following 2016 slowdown
312.43 kb
30 July 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
30.07.2017
NBK weekly economic and market review
444.12 kb
25-July-2017: Qatar: Growth to improve in 2017 but GCC dispute weighs on outlook
25.07.2017
Qatar: Growth to improve in 2017 but GCC dispute weighs on outlook
398.65 kb
24-July-2017: Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4.7% in May on healthy monthly gain
24.07.2017
Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4.7% in May on healthy monthly gain
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23-July-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
23.07.2017
Weekly Economics and Markets Review
430.11 kb
23-July-2017: Egypt: Progress on painful reforms bears fruit; growth begins to recover
23.07.2017
Egypt: Progress on painful reforms bears fruit; growth begins to recover
422.45 kb
19-July-2017: Prices pressured as markets await stock drawdowns and tighter supplies
19.07.2017
Prices pressured as markets await stock drawdowns and tighter supplies
435.22 kb
18-July-2017: GCC: Yields mixed in 2Q17; bond issuance led by sovereigns
18.07.2017
GCC: Yields mixed in 2Q17; bond issuance led by sovereigns
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16-July-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
16.07.2017
Weekly Economics and Markets Review
440.84 kb
16-July-2017: Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4.7%; equities were steady
16.07.2017
Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4.7%; equities were steady
450.27 kb
16-July-2017: July 2017: Major central banks finally nudge their positions, impacting interest rates and FX rates
16.07.2017
July 2017: Major central banks finally nudge their positions, impacting interest rates and FX rates
378.41 kb
12-July-2017: Kuwait: Inflation holds at 2.7% in May with momentum easing
12.07.2017
Kuwait: Inflation holds at 2.7% in May with momentum easing
340.10 kb
10-July-2017: Qatar: hydrocarbon activity recovers in 1Q17, political tensions persist
10.07.2017
Qatar: hydrocarbon activity recovers in 1Q17, political tensions persist
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9-July-2017: Real estate: May logs highest real estate sales so far in 2017 amid stabilizing prices
09.07.2017
Real estate: May logs highest real estate sales so far in 2017 amid stabilizing prices
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9-July-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
09.07.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
431.52 kb
5-July-2017: Trade surplus steady in 1Q17; up fourfold from a year ago
05.07.2017
Trade surplus steady in 1Q17; up fourfold from a year ago
338.69 kb
4-July-2017: UAE: Growth set to moderate slightly in 2017 amid crude oil cuts
04.07.2017
UAE: Growth set to moderate slightly in 2017 amid crude oil cuts
443.84 kb
3-July-2017: GCC: Oil weighs on regional equities; KSA up as EM inclusion draws closer
03.07.2017
GCC: Oil weighs on regional equities; KSA up as EM inclusion draws closer
444.36 kb
2-July-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
02.07.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
492.92 kb
22-June-2017: Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4%; CBK kept key rate unchanged; imports rose
22.06.2017
Kuwait: Credit growth rose to 4%; CBK kept key rate unchanged; imports rose
457.35 kb
21-June-2017: Saudi Arabia: government spending and reforms to stimulate non-oil activity
21.06.2017
Saudi Arabia: government spending and reforms to stimulate non-oil activity
419.04 kb
19-June-2017: Credit growth accelerated to 4% in April despite a flat month
19.06.2017
Credit growth accelerated to 4% in April despite a flat month
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18-June-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
18.06.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
437.03 kb
15-June-2017: International Scene - Fundamentals and markets steady, risks still small but rising in US
15.06.2017
Fundamentals and markets steady, risks still small but rising in US
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13-6-2017: Non-oil activity maintains solid growth amid mild fiscal adjustment
13.06.2017
Non-oil activity maintains solid growth amid mild fiscal adjustment
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13-June-2017: Egypt: Growth has been improving slowly; CBE reserves above $31 billion
13.06.2017
Egypt: Growth has been improving slowly; CBE reserves above $31 billion
433.60 kb
12-6-2017: OPEC extends output cuts for 9 months but oil prices remain in the doldrums
12.06.2017
OPEC extends output cuts for 9 months but oil prices remain in the doldrums
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11-June-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
11.06.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
441.17 kb
8-June-2017: Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity subdued but improving; foreign assets continue to decline
08.06.2017
Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activity subdued but improving; foreign assets continue to decline
445.49 kb
6-June-2017: Inflation holds steady at 2.6% in April
06.06.2017
Inflation holds steady at 2.6% in April
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4-June-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
04.06.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
432.28 kb
1-June-2017: April logs lowest sales in eight months amid anemic commercial sales
01.06.2017
April logs lowest sales in eight months amid anemic commercial sales
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28-May-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
28.05.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
441.80 kb
23-May-2017: Current account slips into deficit in 2016 amid weak oil prices
23.05.2017
Current account slips into deficit in 2016 amid weak oil prices
384.57 kb
22-May-2017: The 1Q17 rally in Kuwaiti equities boosted corporate earnings
22.05.2017
The 1Q17 rally in Kuwaiti equities boosted corporate earnings
421.14 kb
21-May-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
21.05.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
443.77 kb
16-May-2017: Non-oil weakness to persist through 2018 on fiscal reform
16.05.2017
Non-oil weakness to persist through 2018 on fiscal reform
413.92 kb
15-May-2017: Credit growth improved and inflation eased to 2.6% in March
15.05.2017
Credit growth improved and inflation eased to 2.6% in March
453.77 kb
15-May-2017: Credit growth improved to 3.6% in March on a solid monthly gain
15.05.2017
Credit growth improved to 3.6% in March on a solid monthly gain
413.08 kb
14-May-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
14.05.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
440.65 kb
11-May-2017: Steady world outlook, Macron election soothes EU concerns
11.05.2017
Steady world outlook, Macron election soothes EU concerns
380.55 kb
9-May-2016: Continued price weakness likely to spur extension of OPEC production cuts
09.05.2017
Continued price weakness likely to spur extension of OPEC production cuts
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8-May-2016: Inflation eases to 2.6% in March on lower housing inflation
08.05.2017
Inflation eases to 2.6% in March on lower housing inflation
362.55 kb
7-May-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
07.05.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
437.51 kb
4-May-2017: Non-oil sector continues to showcase resilience
04.05.2017
Non-oil sector continues to showcase resilience
431.08 kb
2-May-2017: Projects off to a good start in 2017 with KD 1.4 billion awarded in Q1
02.05.2017
Projects off to a good start in 2017 with KD 1.4 billion awarded in Q1
347.08 kb
1-May-2017: Residential sector boosts the market; prices remain relatively stable
01.05.2017
Residential sector boosts the market; prices remain relatively stable
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30-Apr-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
30.04.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
428.87 kb
24-Apr-2017: Credit growth picked up pace to 3.3% on solid February gain
24.04.2017
Credit growth picked up pace to 3.3% on solid February gain
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23-Apr-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
23.04.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
559.45 kb
18-Apr-2017: Corporate earnings were soft in 2016, but improved in second half
18.04.2017
Corporate earnings were soft in 2016, but improved in second half
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18-Apr-2017: Business credit still healthy in February; equities hold on to gains
18.04.2017
Business credit still healthy in February; equities hold on to gains
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18-Apr-2017: Corporate earnings were soft in 2016, but improved in second half
18.04.2017
Corporate earnings were soft in 2016, but improved in second half
391.82 kb
17-Apr-2017: GCC-Yields lower in 1Q17; bond issuance healthy, led by Kuwait
17.04.2017
GCC-Yields lower in 1Q17; bond issuance healthy, led by Kuwa
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16-Apr-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
16.04.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
453.69 kb
11-Apr-2017: Oil prices pressured in March by rising crude stocks and US shale output
11.04.2017
Oil prices pressured in March by rising crude stocks and US shale output
433.75 kb
10-Apr-2017: Inflation holds steady at 3.2% in February
10.04.2017
Inflation holds steady at 3.2% in February
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9-Apr-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
09.04.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
319.48 kb
9-Apr-2017: Real estate prices steady amid slow market activity
09.04.2017
Real estate prices steady amid slow market activity
411.84 kb
4-Apr-2017: Regional equities underperformed in 1Q17 as Kuwait rallied
04.04.2017
Regional equities underperformed in 1Q17 as Kuwait rallied
450.24 kb
3-Apr-2017: Markets get a small dose of realism
03.04.2017
Markets get a small dose of realism
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Markets get a small dose of realism-3 April 2017
03.04.2017
Markets get a small dose of realism - 3-April-2017
395.58 kb
2-Apr-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
02.04.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
435.90 kb
28-Mar-2017: Trade surplus narrows to 11- year low in 2016, imports are flat
28.03.2017
Trade surplus narrows to 11- year low in 2016, imports are flat
305.34 kb
27-Mar-2017: Consumer sector normalizing in 2016, following years of robust growth
27.03.2017
Consumer sector normalizing in 2016, following years of robust growth
316.84 kb
26 March 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
26.03.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
486.37 kb
21-Mar-2017: Credit growth steady at 3.1% in Jan, as month sees small decline
21.03.2017
Credit growth steady at 3.1% in Jan, as month sees small decline
406.29 kb
20-Mar-2017: Projects awards of KD 5.6 billion in 2016; healthy pipeline in 2017
20.03.2017
Projects awards of KD 5.6 billion in 2016; healthy pipeline in 2017
332.08 kb
19 March 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
19.03.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
449.27 kb
19-Mar-2017: Oil prices steady as OPEC achieves historic compliance with output cut pledge
19.03.2017
Oil prices steady as OPEC achieves historic compliance with output cut pledge
433.57 kb
14-Mar-2017: Hydrocarbon sector activity picked up in 2H16, liquidity constraints easing
14.03.2017
Hydrocarbon sector activity picked up in 2H16, liquidity constraints easing
440.17 kb
13-Mar-2017: Inflation steadies at 3.3% at the start of 2017
13.03.2017
Inflation steadies at 3.3% at the start of 2017
358.57 kb
12 March 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
12.03.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
444.25 kb
7-Mar-2017: The Fed set to move, growth and inflation data firmer all around
07.03.2017
The Fed set to move, growth and inflation data firmer all around
391.26 kb
7-Mar-2017: Equities corrected in Feb; POS spending bounced back in 4Q16
07.03.2017
Equities corrected in Feb; POS spending bounced back in 4Q16
451.98 kb
5 March 2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
05.03.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
448.14 kb
5-February-2017: Growth slowed on subdued non-oil activity but liquidity improving
05.03.2017
Growth slowed on subdued non-oil activity but liquidity improving
447.89 kb
28-February-2017: A slow start to the year for real estate, after a strong December
28.02.2017
A slow start to the year for real estate, after a strong December
416.11 kb
27-February-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
27.02.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
476.80 kb
22-February-2017: Growth remains weak; pound strengthens; tourism begins to improve
22.02.2017
Growth remains weak; pound strengthens; tourism begins to improve
445.04 kb
19-February-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
19.02.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
484.62 kb
16-February-2017: Current account surplus rises slightly in 3Q16 on higher oil prices
16.02.2017
Current account surplus rises slightly in 3Q16 on higher oil prices
373.40 kb
14-February-2017: Credit growth averages 7% in 2016
14.02.2017
Credit growth averages 7% in 2016
416.67 kb
13-February-2017: Oil markets await verification of OPEC output cuts, but US shale re-emerging
13.02.2017
Oil markets await verification of OPEC output cuts, but US shale re-emerging
476.56 kb
12-February-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
12.02.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
481.48 kb
12-February-2017: Real growth seen slowing in 2017 as fiscal stance tightens
12.02.2017
Real growth seen slowing in 2017 as fiscal stance tightens
422.27 kb
12-February-2017: Spending cuts and tight liquidity weigh on equities in 2016
12.02.2017
Spending cuts and tight liquidity weigh on equities in 2016
409.64 kb
6-February-2017: Inflation stable at 3.5% in December; averaged 3.2% in 2016
06.02.2017
Inflation stable at 3.5% in December; averaged 3.2% in 2016
366.90 kb
5-February-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
05.02.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
446.42 kb
5-February-2017: Economy to be supported by resilience in non-oil sector
05.02.2017
Economy to be supported by resilience in non-oil sector
403.91 kb
31-January-2017: Yields lower in 2016 on improving outlooks; bond issuance hit record
31.01.2017
Yields lower in 2016 on improving outlooks; bond issuance hit record
488.06 kb
30-January-2017: Prices correct further in 2016; commercial sales strong
30.01.2017
Prices correct further in 2016; commercial sales strong
428.45 kb
29-January-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
29.01.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
447.32 kb
25-January-2017: Stock rally continues; consumer confidence improved in December
25.01.2017
Stock rally continues; consumer confidence improved in December
457.48 kb
24-January-2017: Real growth set to climb in 2017 and 2018 on stronger non-oil activity
24.01.2017
Real growth set to climb in 2017 and 2018 on stronger non-oil activity
539.01 kb
23-January-2017: Credit growth moderates to 4.4% in November; household strong
23.01.2017
Credit growth moderates to 4.4% in November; household strong
413.45 kb
22-January-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
22.01.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
474.60 kb
16-January-2017: Economic activity slows as fiscal consolidation proceeds apace
16.01.2017
Economic activity slows as fiscal consolidation proceeds apace
466.82 kb
15-January-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
15.01.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
445.17 kb
15-January-2017: Painful reforms and IMF loan should support gradual recovery
15.01.2017
Painful reforms and IMF loan should support gradual recovery
456.91 kb
12-January-2017: Non-oil activity cools but public investment to continue to drive growth
12.01.2017
Non-oil activity cools but public investment to continue to drive growth
411.23 kb
8-January-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
08.01.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
464.67 kb
2-January-2017: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
02.01.2017
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
436.65 kb