Tag: Bahrain
The Fed Hikes Rate: Four Takeaways For Middle East Borrowers
The Fed raised rates by 25bps on 16 September to 3.75–4.00%, its first increase since 2023, and more are likely. The vote was unanimous, and the median projection points to one more hike this year. In a break from precedent, the Fed is hiking in response to energy-driven inflation it would normally look through, a sign that officials now worry prolonged high energy prices will feed into broader inflation…
A Few Takeaways from the China brokered Saudi-Iran Deal
A China brokered Saudi-Iran deal will force the U.S. to further rethink its strategy with Saudi Arabia and the greater Middle East…
Why Is Saudi Arabia Reducing Its Oil Production?
Why did the Saudi authorities reduce production, despite receiving US advice to the contrary?
Middle East Sovereign Debt Levels Are Rising, But So What?
Middle East sovereign debt levels are rising, but so what? The question of whether the debt levels are sustainable is hard to answer…
