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GCC Markets turn Bearish after a Two-Year uptrend - stung by Global Economy and Inflation

GCC Markets turn Bearish in May due to stung by Global economy and Inflation

GCC markets positive on multi-year high oil prices

GCC markets rise in Feb 2022 supported by oil prices

GCC markets ended 2021 positively supported by sharp recovery in oil prices

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

Blue Chip Laggards in GCC Equity Markets

GCC blue chips stocks such as Saudi Aramco, STC, Zain have been performed poorly in 2021. What explains their subdued stock performance?

What Moved GCC Equity Markets?

What moved GCC equity markets in September 2021

Fresh listings could reinvigorate Islamic equity capital markets

Encouraging listing of companies in technology sector could enthuse new vigor in GCC Capital markets

ETF’s in GCC: How far have they come?

Why have ETFs not taken off in GCC markets? Catch the latest updates on ETFs in GCC from our latest article.

Stock Market Commentary: Vaccine optimism drives all markets higher

Vaccine optimism drives markets higher. Most markets recover their COVID-19 losses.

Will COVID-19 increase the Cost of Capital in the GCC?

Learn how has the cost of capital progressed in the GCC over the years? What has been the impact of Covid-19? For Which GCC countries cost of capital has moved?

Estimating future returns for Saudi Arabia Stock Market

The lack of future return expectations for the Tadawul index has been a hurdle for investors willing to consider Saudi stock market in their portfolio.

Foreign investment in GCC equity markets – Will the inflow levels sustain after index inclusions?

GCC countries are in the process of openi

GCC Stock Markets – A Tepid February

Equities off to a flying start in 2019

Oil on a Slippery Slope - Kuwait Stock Market Positive in November

Brutal October - $5 trillion wealth wiped away from global equity and bond markets

GCC Equities Fall Flat in September Despite Oil Rebound

Abraaj Episode & Implications for GCC Private Equity Industry

Downfall of Abraaj, the Middle East’s biggest private equity firm has wide spread implications for the GCC Private Equity Industry

Alternative Financing to Gain Prominence in GCC

However, the current low o

GCC Private Equity – Still in its infancy

In the GCC, private equity is still at a nascent stage, but had witnessed significant growth between 2002 and 2008. But th

Reasons for poor Analyst Coverage in Kuwait

MENA Markets: What Happened in July?

The blazing summer heat encouraged the yearly migration of GCC tourists to cool