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July 6, 2026

The Point for CEEMEA

Weekly UpdateEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Staples

This report provides a weekly update on CEEMEA markets, highlighting MENA bank earnings expectations, corporate updates for AlArabia and Almarai, and macro outlooks for Turkey.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.MENA banks face 2Q26 earnings pressure due to the US-Iran conflict, with profit declines expected for 60-65% of coverage.
  • 2.AlArabia estimates reduced following a soft start to 2026 and slower project ramp-ups in Saudi Arabia.
  • 3.Turkish inflation dynamics remain challenging, with the CBT likely to maintain a cautious policy stance despite economic activity slowing.

Table of Contents

  • Top Call
  • MENA
  • Must Read
  • Emerging Europe
  • Sector
  • Strategy & Economics

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Authors

Rahul Bajaj

Securities

FAB4071.SEAlmarai

Themes

Geopolitical impact on MENA bankingInflationary pressure in Turkey

Regions

Middle EastEuropeSaudi ArabiaTurkeyEgypt