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June 19, 2026

The Point for CEEMEA

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This report highlights upgrades for EAND, analysis on Czech bank valuations, and a shift in commodity outlook following Iran-US geopolitical developments. It also provides insights on global automation demand and regional economic updates for CEEMEA.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Emirates Telecommunications Group (e&) upgraded to Buy, citing resilience and limited M&A risk.
  • 2.Global automation survey of 200 manufacturing decision-makers shows accelerating demand despite macro concerns.
  • 3.Czech National Bank raises rates by 25bp to 3.75%, signalling a fine-tuning rather than a new cycle.

Table of Contents

  • Top Call
  • Czech Republic Diversified Banks - Maintaining Neutral ratings on Komercni and Moneta
  • MENA
  • Must Read
  • Sector
  • Global Industrials - 7th Proprietary Automation Survey Signals Encouraging Demand Outlook
  • Global Luxury Goods - May Swiss watch exports flat YoY on easier US tariff comp base.
  • Strategy & Economics
  • Emerging Markets Strategy Weekly - One less risk factor, two more to worry about
  • Fund Flow Insights - EM funds continue to see redemption as DM see large inflows
  • Czech Economics - CNB delivers first rate hike in four years, signals higher-for-longer rather than a new hiking cycle
  • CEEMEA Economics Week Ahead - 22 June - 26 June
  • Commodities
  • Global Commodities - 3Q'26 Commodity Outlook - US/Iran MoU implications: sell summer oil rallies, moderately bullish metals, buy chocolate
  • Fixed Income & FX
  • European Rates Weekly - Green light for carry trades?
  • Global FX Flows Weekly - USD and EM flows moderate continued trends
  • CEEMEA – Forthcoming Corporate Access

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Authors

Rohit ModiCarl Murdock-Smith

Securities

EAND.AD

Themes

Automation investment cycleIran-US MoU implications

Regions

EuropeMiddle EastCzech RepublicUnited Arab Emirates