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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 - UAE
27.04.2023
Growth to slow after 2022 surge, but ambitious development drive persists
279.15 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
2.71 mb
Macroeconomic Outlook - UAE
24.10.2022
Growth bolstered by high oil prices, tourism rebound and buoyant real estate demand
274.40 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 - UAE
18.05.2022
Growth seen above 5% in 2022-23, but weaker global economy a risk to trade and investment
276.50 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
Macroeconomic Outlook - UAE
01.11.2021
Economy exhibiting solid rebound as pandemic pressures ease, reform measures continue
273.95 kb
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
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 - UAE
07.04.2021
Rapid vaccine rollout to underpin economic recovery
272.29 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
Economics in Focus
02.09.2020
UAE: COVID-19 fallout weighs heavily on tourism activity
231.19 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
UAE Macroeconomic Outlook
11.12.2019
The economy remains resilient despite global economic headwinds
184.99 kb
GCC Debt markets
21.11.2019
Global bond yields fell in 3Q amid growth concerns; GCC issuance remained solid
205.49 kb
Economics In Focus - UAE
04.11.2019
Stable outlook despite global and regional risks
285.90 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
UAE macroeconomic outlook
04.07.2019
Non-oil economy to remain supportive of growth
189.17 kb
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
381.82 kb
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
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
257.95 kb
25-March-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
25.03.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
253.05 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
18-February-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
18.02.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
234.53 kb
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
262.01 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
14-January-2018: Weekly Economic and Markets Review
14.01.2018
Weekly Economic and Markets Review
264.62 kb
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
324.57 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
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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