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Iran war energy shock puts Africa’s rate-cut cycle on ice — somewhat
Morocco held, and most of the continent is expected to follow, with three central banks expected to hike as energy…
GCC sukuk issuance falls 23% in 1H, but Moody’s sees 2H recovery on the horizon
Saudi corporates bucked the regional slowdown, while UAE issuance plunged and green sukuk took a bigger hit
Riyadh, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi gain ground in Global Financial Centers Index despite regional conflict
Riyadh and Abu Dhabi logged two of GFCI’s largest gains anywhere, while Dubai’s underlying rating rose even as its rank…
Middle East dividends hit USD 44.6 bn in 2Q as the region sits out the global buyback boom
The Middle East’s dividend-heavy payout picture contrasts with a global surge in buybacks
Fed hikes rates for the first time in three years
The move was widely expected, with 50 of 51 FT-polled economists favoring a rate hike by 25 bps.
Gulf banks that built out IPO teams for the boom are now chasing fees in Egypt, Turkey, and India as listings at home dry up
Analysts are still banking on a recovery later this year and in 2027
Private equity on track to underdeliver for investors
Experts see as much as 90% of funds falling short of targeted returns
MENA PE stays near record pace in 1H — but exits are heading for their weakest year since 2017
PE investment reached USD 8.6 bn despite the war, but capital is concentrating in fewer, larger transactions as exits and…
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