The report highlights market volatility driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions, specifically noting the impact of US-Iran negotiations on oil and gold prices. It also provides a macroeconomic outlook for the region, noting resilient growth for Saudi Arabia alongside diverging trends in non-GCC economies.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Oil prices stabilized as optimism over US-Iran negotiations balanced regional tensions in Lebanon.
- 2.The IMF maintains a resilient outlook for the Saudi economy despite regional conflict, expecting 2% growth in 2026.
- 3.Credit markets remained weak and heavy, characterized by spread widening and light client flows.
Table of Contents
- COMMODITIES / ENERGY
- MIDDLE EAST – CREDIT TRADING
- MIDDLE EAST – MACRO / MARKETS
- CALENDAR – DATA / EVENTS / MEETINGS
- MARKET INDICATORS
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Authors
Soojin Kim
Securities
Brent CrudeWTI CrudeXAU
Themes
Geopolitical TensionStrait of Hormuz DisruptionsDiversification of Gulf Economies
Regions
Middle EastSaudi ArabiaIranLebanon