Executive Summary
A monthly publication that covers the performance of GCC and global Capital markets (Equity & Fixed Income)
Key Trends
- S&P GCC composite index lost 4.3% for the month primarily driven by weaker oil prices.
- Kuwait index fell by 0.5% in February with the energy sector falling the most, by 7.3%.
- Developed markets’ performance was negative during February with MSCI World and S&P 500 indices losing 2.5% and 2.6% respectively.
- Oil prices marked a marginal decline of 0.7% for February, due to signs of a strengthening U.S dollar, anticipations of further interest rate hikes by U.S Fed to combat inflation and build up in U.S oil inventories.
Table of Content
- Asset Class Monthly Performance
- Equities - Kuwait
- Equities - GCC Markets
- Equities - Developed Markets
- Fixed Income - GCC & Developed Markets
- Oil Market
- Cryptocurrencies
