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S&P Global affirms UAE, Abu Dhabi sovereign credit ratings at AA/A-1+, but slashes growth forecasts due to fallout from the war
The agency now sees growth coming in at 2.2% this year, significantly down from an earlier forecast of 4.7% growth
UAE’s PMI hits one-year high of 55
Business activity surged at its fastest pace since April 2024
Car sales set to take a hit as war dampens consumer spending and prices spike
Car prices are set to surge as ins. costs and risk premia rise, but the country has enough supply to…
Nobody knows how long the war in Iran will last. That has UAE-based businesses in “wait-and-see” mode.
A strong response by UAE defense forces is bolstering the business community’s optimism that this is a storm it can…
THIS MORNING: JPMorgan trims Gulf growth forecast + Adnoc shelves dim sum issuance amid regional conflict
Plus: Expect a volatile market open tomorrow, pundits say
Abu Dhabi inflation ticks up to 1.6% in January
The consumer price index declined 0.1% m-o-m
War hits the region
The regional security and economic landscape lurched over the weekend as the US and Israel launched a sweeping attack on…
UAE isn’t panicking over the US’ 15% tariff hike threat — here’s why
The hike could be a catalyst for the UAE to accelerate pivoting toward Asia, Africa, and intra-GCC trade
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