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THIS MORNING: GCC could see worst economic slump since Gulf War
PLUS: Oil producers watch bns of USD slip through Hormuz
Saudi’s A+ rating stands firm on war buffers, says S&P
Strategic oil pipelines and storage buffers shield the economy from maritime disruptions
IMF warns Middle East conflict could add 40 bps to global inflation, and some central banks are likely to pause monetary easing
This will happen if the current regional conflict drives oil prices up by 10% and holds them there for most…
Saudi’s GDP growth to see lowest drag in the region -Oxford Economics
GCC GDP forecast has been slashed to 2.6% from 4.4%
A more nuanced look into the impact of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure on the GCC
Hormuz typically accounts for around 25% of global seaborne oil trade and some 20% of global LNG trade
FinMin asserts its balance sheet can absorb war shocks
Global oil prices surging past USD 90 act as a natural buffer against potential export volume drops
Remittances hit SAR 165 bn in 2025 as Riyadh fights to keep cash local
Expat remittances doubled since 2017
Saudi shifts from scale to quality as diversification enters new phase -PwC
A 10% change in oil prices translates into a 0.5% change in non-oil GDP, according to PwC
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