MUFG Securities, Inc & MUFG Bank, Ltd.
July 1, 2026
Middle East Daily
Daily UpdateCommoditiesEquitiesMacro Economic IndicatorsEnergyFinancials
This report provides a daily update on Middle Eastern markets, highlighting oil price stabilization, sovereign wealth fund growth, and Saudi Arabian macro-economic indicators.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Oil prices stabilized as improved US-Iran diplomatic prospects and increased supply eased supply concerns.
- 2.Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) grew its assets to USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, emphasizing its role in the Vision 2030 diversification strategy.
- 3.Saudi Arabia’s current account returned to a surplus of USD 4.1 billion in Q1 2026, driven by a strong goods surplus.
Table of Contents
- COMMODITIES / ENERGY
- GLOBAL TOP 10 SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND BY AUM (USD BN)
- MIDDLE EAST – CREDIT TRADING
- MIDDLE EAST – MACRO / MARKETS
- CALENDAR – DATA / EVENTS / MEETINGS
- MARKET INDICATORS
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Authors
Soojin Kim
Securities
Brent Crude
Themes
Economic DiversificationGeopolitical RiskInterest Rate Expectations
Regions
Middle EastSaudi ArabiaIranUnited States