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Oil continues to cast shadow on GCC IPO market
August 2, 2016--Stock markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") countries have remained lacklustre during the second quarter as declining oil prices and global economic volatility weighed on the initial public offering (IPO) issuances in the region.
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Falling oil, Asian stocks may weigh on Gulf stock markets
August 2, 2016--Gulf stock markets may have a soft tone on Tuesday as oil prices and Asian bourses sag, though Abu Dhabi may outperform after strong earnings from its top real estate firm.
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Saudi market regulator to reduce foreign investment restrictions
August 1, 2016--Capital Market Authority (CMA) Chairman has indicated the possibility of introducing measures and controls to reduce restrictions on foreign investments in the stock market.
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Petrol, diesel prices drop in UAE as crude falls
July 31, 2016--In response to the decline in crude oil prices, the UAE energy ministry has slashed the domestic fuel prices first time five months.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
July 28, 2016--On July 18, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation 1 with Saudi Arabia.
Real GDP growth is expected to slow to 1.2 percent in 2016, but recover to 2 percent in 2017 as the pace of fiscal consolidation eases and to settle around 2.25-2.5 percent over the medium-term. Inflation has risen in recent months to over 4 percent as energy and water prices have been increased, and is expected to ease to 2 percent in 2017.
Bank deposits have declined, but growth of credit to the private sector remains strong.
DGCX Hits the Highest Daily Volume
July 27, 2016--Trading volumes on the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) witnessed a new daily trading record on Tuesday, July 26, leading the Exchange to record its highest ever daily volume of 176,645 contracts valued at USD 3.6 Bn.
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BlueStar Israel Weekly Market Snapshot-Issue #2
July 27, 2016--BlueStar Israel Weekly Market Snapshot-Issue #2 is now available.
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IMF-United Arab Emirates: 2016 Article IV Consultation
July 27, 2016--Summary: Context. Sustained low oil prices have led to a weakening of fiscal and external positions, tightening of monetary and financial conditions, and somewhat softer economic sentiment.
Substantial fiscal consolidation was achieved in 2015, but it has weighed on non-oil growth and banks' asset quality. Outlook and risks. Non-oil growth is expected to slow further in 2016, before improving over the medium term as oil prices recover and investment picks up in the run-up to the Expo2020. Macro-financial risks have increased, though the UAE's large buffers and safe-haven status have helped to limit negative inward spillovers.
