Egypt: U.S Investments in Egypt Fell By 85.9 Pct. in 2015-Capmas
June 22, 2016--U.S. investments in Egypt have retreated during the past year by 85.9 per cent compared to investments made in 2014, the state's official statistics agency said on Wednesday.
Source: AllAfrica.com
More Bank Competition Good for Economic Growth in the Gulf
June 21, 2016--STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Only 11% of SMEs in the Gulf have access to bank credit; 40% of them list access to bank finance as a major constraint.
The credit gap between what SMEs in the Gulf need and what they have is estimated at about $250 billion.
Bank competition is an important aspect of financial sector development and non-oil economic growth in the GCC economies.
view the Bank competition, financial dependence, and economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council
Source: World Bank
Gulf stock markets mostly firm, NBAD continues climb
Monday 20, 2016--Most Gulf stock markets were firm in early trade on Monday while National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) continued to surge in response to its merger talks with First Gulf Bank.
Shares in NBAD climbed 7.6 percent after surging their 15 per cent daily limit on Sunday, while FGB was down 2.7 per cent
Source: AMEInfo
M&A activity may support Gulf, rate hike hit Egypt
June 19, 2016--Larger-than-expected interest rate hike could weigh on Egypt.
Source: AMEinfo
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf mostly soft, revived Americana talks support Kuwait
June 16, 2016--Kharafi-linked shares gain on renewal of stake talks
Saudi's Dar Al Arkan rises in volatile trade
Saudi Electricity climbs for fifth straight session
Egypt snaps five-session losing streak before c.bank meeting
Dubai offers lowest valuation in Gulf
Gulf stock markets were mostly soft on Thursday after international bourses and oil markets slipped, but Kuwait's market was supported by renewed talks on the sale of a stake in a top food company. view more
Source: Zawya.com
Gulf may remain soft on oil, global shares
June 16, 2016--Stock markets in the Gulf look set to remain soft on Thursday after international bourses and oil markets slipped, partly because of fears that Britain might leave the European Union in next week's referendum.
Brent oil futures are trading at $48.57 per barrel, down 0.8 percent from their last close, while MSCI's broadest index...
Source: SEC.gov
Gulf mixed, Saudi firm after MSCI disappointment
June 15, 2016--Gulf stock markets were narrowly mixed in early trade on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia holding up despite disappointing news that MSCI did not put the country on a list for possible reclassification to emerging market status.
Source: AMEInfo
Economists split about Egypt's interest rate decision on Thursday
June 15, 2016--Six out of 11 economists in the Reuters poll expect the bank to hold rates while five expect a hike ranging from 25 basis points to a full percentage point.
Source: AMEInfo
Gulf may have weak bias before MSCI, Brexit decisions
June 14, 2016--Stock markets in the Gulf may trade with a weak bias before MSCI's decision on Tuesday evening on whether it will consider Saudi Arabia for inclusion in its emerging markets index, and before Britain's June 23 decision on whether to leave the European Union.
Source: AMEInfo
Report: Saudi cabinet approves land tax, foreign investment rules
June 14, 2016--Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved a tax on undeveloped urban land and rules allowing foreign investors to own 100 percent of retail and wholesale businesses, the official SPA news agency said on Monday.
Source: AMEInfo