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Mapping the ripple effects of the war on MENA venture capital -Magnitt
The region’s venture pipeline is vulnerable to retreating, shock-sensitive international capital
A four-week war could mean a USD 194 bn hit to regional GDP -UNDP
Nearly 4 mn people could be pushed into poverty amid high-intensity scenarios
Private capital hasn’t frozen in MENA — but the exit playbook could change if the war drags on
PE and VC-backed companies were already pivoting to local exchanges before the war. That wager is being tested now —…
THIS MORNING: Emirates is securing war-risk cover + Al Ain offers tax rebate for hospitality upgrades
BUT- The number of cyberattacks has been ticking up as the war drags on
Gold is nearing bear market territory as more headwinds weigh on outlook
Traditional 60/40 portfolio sees its worst month since September 2022
AI will likely widen existing wealth gaps, Larry Fink warns in annual letter
Absent for the second year in a row from Fink’s letter: ESG and climate
THIS MORNING: Al Jaber wraps energy diplomacy spree in Washington + Gulf in for a USD 25 bn repair bill for damage to energy infrastructure, Rystad Energy says
Plus: Dubai makes top 10 global financial centers
BMI expects economic growth to fall by at least 0.2-0.3 percentage points if the war persists through April
Higher energy prices will hit energy-importing countries the most, and consumption will take a hit amid rising prices
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