GCC markets were more resilient than global markets in August supply uncertainties keep energy prices at elevated levels.
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The conglomerate with 100+ entities in nine business segments seems immune to global volatility
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Comparing the IPO performance in H1 2022 to H1 2021
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Gold, which is generally considered as a safe haven investment has not been preferred this time by investors owing to aggressive monetary tightening and high levels of inflation
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The future of the healthcare in Saudi Arabia, in line with Vison 2030 of the government will be driven by ‘value-based care’ where the system is built around the patient rather than the health institutions. A value-based care empowers the patient since in this system the payment is based on successful outcome of the procedures rather than of their number.
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Kuwait’s All Share Index fell by 5.3% in the month of June as negativity in global markets caught up to the GCC region. The risk-off sentiment among investors due to global economic growth concerns amid inflation and monetary policy tightening impacted Kuwait equities..
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GCC Markets turn Bearish in May due to stung by Global economy and Inflation
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Overview of monthly market performance of GCC & Global Markets
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A brief note on the observations made on the biggest and fastest GCC wealth creators over the last 10-year period (2012-21).
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GCC markets rise in Feb 2022 supported by oil prices
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U.S. inflation has surged to the highest levels seen since 1990 at 6.2% (Y/Y) due to factors such as higher shelter and car prices, which are both expected to continue rising as 2022 starts. The Federal Open Market Commit
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GCC composite index ended 2021 with gains of 31.4% with Abu Dhabi being the best performer gaining 68.2%, supported by sharp recovery in oil prices
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Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021, top gainer being Consumer Discretionary sector with returns of 63.3%, reflecting recovery in oil prices.
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Harvesting alpha with ESG Investing as ESG indices outperform their conventional indices
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Concerns over Omicron variant and regulatory pressures weigh crypto markets in November
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Falling oil prices derailed the rally of GCC markets barring the UAE due to reforms announced by the Dubai and Abu Dhabi Governments.
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Global markets witnessed broad-based sell-off and while some markets like the US recovered to some extent, others like Japan and Germany were hit hard.
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Kuwait ended the month in red, fuelled by sharp fall in oil prices and fears over a new COVID-19 variant.
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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain see outlook upgrades in November. Ratings for UAE and Qatar affirmed by Fitch and S&P respectively.
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Omicron uncertainty and expectation of increase in supply due to release of strategic reserves by U.S pulled the commodity down from its October highs.
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GCC blue chips stocks such as Saudi Aramco, STC, Zain have been performed poorly in 2021. What explains their subdued stock performance?
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