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PMIs, Payrolls & Policy: A Fragile Global Recovery? Weekly Economic Commentary, 8 Sep 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities posed a mixed picture: US stocks touched...
8 September, 2025
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Fed in focus and new strategic ties: Markets Navigate New Economic Alliances, Weekly Economic Commentary, 1 Sep 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities markets had a rough week, with a drop in...
1 September, 2025
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Trade Surges, Fiscal Realignments & Monetary Easing in MENA, Weekly Insights 29 Aug 2025
Saudi foreign trade, monetary stats Kuwait fiscal deficit Egypt's interest rate cut Download a PDF copy of this week’s...
29 August, 2025
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Fed Whispers, Market Reactions & Geopolitical Rebalancing, Weekly Economic Commentary, 25 Aug 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities jumped following Fed Chair Powell’s...
25 August, 2025
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From Trade to Treasuries: Growth Resilience in the GCC, Weekly Insights 22 Aug 2025
Dubai GDP UAE monetary stats Oman fiscal stance, foreign trade GCC's US Treasury holdings Download a PDF copy of this...
22 August, 2025
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Global Headwinds Test the GCC: They Continue Sailing, Weekly Economic Commentary, 18 Aug 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities markets had a good week – stocks are...
18 August, 2025
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Non-Oil Momentum, Industrial Rebound & Tourism Booms Power Growth in GCC, Weekly Insights 15 Aug 2025
Saudi GDP, inflation, industrial production Bahrain GDP & FDI Tourism in Dubai, Qatar, Oman Download a PDF copy of...
15 August, 2025
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Geopolitics key this week as markets remain unperturbed by Trump tariffs (for now!), Weekly Economic Commentary, 11 Aug 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global stock markets gained last week on upbeat corporate...
11 August, 2025
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Turning the Tide: Growth Signals in the GCC Amid Shifting Trade & Oil Dynamics, Weekly Insights 25 Jul 2025
Kuwait GDP rebound Saudi non-oil exports Oman foreign trade & fiscal deficit Inflation in Kuwait &...
25 July, 2025
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Earnings Soar, Oil Steadies & Emerging Opportunities in MENA, Weekly Economic Commentary, 21 Jul 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Most major markets posted gains last week, with the...
21 July, 2025
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MENA/ GCC Navigate Fiscal Deficits with Diversified Revenues and Digital Growth: Weekly Insights 18 Jul 2025
MENA financial inclusion update Qatar, UAE fiscal picture Saudi CPI & PPI GCC Treasury holdings Download a PDF...
18 July, 2025
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Markets Steady Amid Tariff Tensions and Diverging Global Policy Paths, Weekly Economic Commentary, 14 Jul 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets US equity markets closed the week a tad lower after...
14 July, 2025
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GCC resilient despite geopolitical tensions & trade disruptions; Growing debt risks increases fragility Weekly Insights 11 Jul 2025
Middle East PMI GCC inflation Saudi IP Middle East tourism, debt-to-GDP Download a PDF copy of this week’s...
11 July, 2025
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Deal(s) or No Deal(s)? Brace for the July Trade Showdown Along with a Weakening Dollar, Weekly Economic Commentary, 7 Jul 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equities markets ended on a positive note though...
7 July, 2025
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Desert Diversification: GCC Economies Non-Oil Sector Powers Ahead Weekly Insights 4 Jul 2025
GDP Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar Monetary stats of Saudi & UAE KSA foreign trade, unemployment Download a PDF copy of...
4 July, 2025
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Easing Geopolitical Tensions (for now) offset by Tariff Uncertainty, Weekly Economic Commentary, 30 Jun 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Markets recovered last week following the Iran-Israel...
30 June, 2025
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US Geopolitical Risks, Tariff Pressures, and Mounting Debt Weigh on Global Outlook, Weekly Economic Commentary, 23 Jun 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Markets are bracing for Iran’s response to the US attack...
23 June, 2025
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Despite Global FDI Dip, MENA nations (notably UAE, Egypt & Saudi) stand out on increased diversification & investor confidence Weekly Insights 20 Jun 2025
Global & regional FDI flows Global & GCC US Treasury holdings UAE GDP Saudi inflation Download a PDF copy of...
20 June, 2025
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Rising geopolitical risks adds to the trade tariff turmoil, Weekly Economic Commentary, 16 Jun 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Earlier in the week, investors found comfort in the...
16 June, 2025
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Diverging Macro Trends: Resilient GCC Growth Contrasts with Fragile Levant & North Africa Outlook Weekly Insights 13 Jun 2025
Middle East PMIs Saudi Q1 GDP, IP Qatar Q1 fiscal deficit Oman 2024 fiscal surplus Download a PDF copy of this...
13 June, 2025
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Mixed Economic Signals: Market Gains, Trade Frictions, and Weak Manufacturing – Weekly Economic Commentary, 9 Jun 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets were mostly up last week, with US jobs...
9 June, 2025
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Trade Policy Uncertainty persisting: Tariff Escalation & Trade Tensions Resume. Syria getting reintegrated – Weekly Economic Commentary, 2 Jun 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Most major equities markets posted a weekly gain despite...
2 June, 2025
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Pivot to the East: ASEAN, China & GCC to Forge a New Economic Axis? Weekly Insights 30 May 2025
ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Saudi exports fall Saudi monetary stats Oman Q1 fiscal deficit Download a PDF copy of this...
30 May, 2025
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Tariff Turbulence Reignites Trade War Fears, Rattling Bond Markets and Clouding Inflation Outlook – Weekly Economic Commentary, 26 May 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets New trade and tariff threats from US President Trump,...
26 May, 2025
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From FDI Surges to Oil Slumps: Gulf Economies Juggle Growth & Uncertainty – Weekly Insights 23 May 2025
Uncertainty Indices GCC US Treasury holdings Bahrain GDP Oman trade Qatar FDI Download a PDF copy of this week’s...
23 May, 2025
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US-Gulf deals: Energy, Chips, AI, Tech & Defence – Weekly Economic Commentary, 19 May 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Global equities markets recovered last week, on the heels...
19 May, 2025
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Trump’s Visit to the GCC: the Art of the Deal? How does this affect existing GCC-China links? Weekly Insights 16 May 2025
Trump's visit to the Middle East Kuwait GDP Saudi inflation & industrial production Download a PDF copy of this...
16 May, 2025
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Trade Deals & a Truce: Steering through Global Uncertainty – Weekly Economic Commentary, 12 May 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets This Monday morning, it was announced that US and China...
12 May, 2025
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Robust Tourism offsets PMI Slowdowns, amid Fiscal Strains in Q1 2025: Weekly Insights 9 May 2025
Middle East PMIs Saudi fiscal deficit UAE monetary stats Tourism in Dubai, Qatar & Oman MEA FDI in 2024 Download a...
9 May, 2025
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Markets energised on expectations of trade respite, but downside policy risks remain – Weekly Economic Commentary, 5 May 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Major equities markets rallied last week, with the S&P...
5 May, 2025
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Saudi Arabia: Growing and Resilient Despite Lower Oil Prices, Weekly Insights 2 May 2025
IMF MENA/ GCC forecasts Saudi GDP, monetary stats, FDI & trade Download a PDF copy of this week’s insight piece...
3 May, 2025
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IMF-World Bank meetings offer stark warning about escalating uncertainties & weaker growth – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 28, 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets recovered last week, led by rumours that...
28 April, 2025
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Decline in global growth, rising fiscal deficits & debt worries on the cards amid trade & policy uncertainties: Weekly Insights 25 Apr 2025
IMF growth & inflation forecasts Saudi foreign trade Dubai inflation Download a PDF copy of this week’s...
25 April, 2025
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Slowing global growth, trade uncertainties & financial volatility to dominate discussions at the IMF-World Bank meetings – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 21, 2025
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21 April, 2025
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Trade uncertainty surges but no global recession (yet!); GCC a relative sea of calm (for now!): Weekly Insights 18 Apr 2025
Various uncertainties surge, including trade US Treasuries holdings & GCC Trade forecasts Oman's 2024 foreign trade Saudi...
18 April, 2025
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Troubling Tariff Tiffs & Trade Uncertainties – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 14, 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets A choppy trading week with President Trump announcing a...
14 April, 2025
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GCC is chugging along amid continuing global trade uncertainty: Weekly Insights 11 Apr 2025
Middle East PMIs Trump tariff wars in contrast to UAE-EU CEPA negotiations UAE monetary stats Saudi industrial production...
11 April, 2025
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US Reciprocal Tariffs & the Ongoing Market Rout – Weekly Economic Commentary Apr 7, 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets across the globe have been on a downward...
7 April, 2025
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Adjusting to the impact from US tariff hikes in relatively resilient GCC economies: Weekly Insights 4 Apr 2025
US reciprocal tariffs & MENA/ GCC Abu Dhabi 2024 GDP Oman GDP & FDI 2024 Saudi monetary stats Middle East airlines...
4 April, 2025
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Expect global trade to weaken amid rising non-oil exports from the GCC: Weekly Insights 28 Mar 2025
Saudi foreign trade Global trade, shipping, supply chains Saudi unemployment Qatar GDP Inflation in Qatar &...
28 March, 2025
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Central Banks Stayed Cautious Ahead of the Next Round of US Tariff Announcements – Weekly Economic Commentary Mar 24, 2025
Download a PDF copy of the weekly economic commentary here Markets Equities markets posted marginal weekly gains as...
24 March, 2025
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Amid rising global policy uncertainty, UAE clocks in record US Treasuries holdings, strong monetary stance & robust FDI in Dubai: Weekly Insights 21 Mar 2025
Global Economic Policy Uncertainty GCC US Treasury holdings Dubai FDI UAE monetary stats Saudi inflation Download a PDF...
21 March, 2025
