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Banks in the Kingdom see net income rise 18% y-o-y in 2Q to SAR 23 bn
The performance was primarily led by key players, notably Al Rajhi Bank and SNB
Inflation cools to its lowest in five months in July
The slowdown was driven by lower price acceleration in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels
EFG Hermes projects real GDP to grow 4.5% this year
Saudi Arabia’s total public debt is expected to close the year at around 30% of GDP
Falling business investment could weigh on global growth, says OECD
Insufficient demand and increased uncertainty are pushing a slowdown in investment
Non-oil business activity continues to expand, but loses momentum
While output expanded in July, the pace of growth was the slowest in three-and-a-half years
IMF verdict: Saudi economy is “resilient” and “favorable”
The positive outlook persists despite emerging twin deficits, backed by a strong banking sector and hefty reserves
GDP growth to remain strong until 2028 despite deficits -S&P
Saudi banks are expected to play larger role in the Kingdom’s financing
Saudi plugs budget gap with spending brake in 2Q 2025
Non-oil revenue saw a modest rise, but falling oil receipts continued to pressure overall income
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