UAE
UAE
23 March 2020
Let’s face it, global rates and equities today are nowhere near where we generally thought they would be by the end of Q1 back at the start of the year. At the turn of 2020 the growing hope and assumption was that a gradual improvement in global growth conditions would fuel a modest uptick in yields during the year, albeit with monetary policy perhaps on hold through the year. BUT… COVID-19 has rapidly turned all such forecasts upside-down.
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
23 March 2020
The sudden oil price ‘war’ between Saudi Arabia and Russia looks set to continue for months to come and this situation, combined with the global health crisis, will keep crude prices low for the rest of this year and probably into 2021 too. However, there is hope that a medical solution will be found sooner than later, and in our opinion this should kickstart demand again relatively quickly.
Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist, Middle East & Africa
10 March 2020
In light of the huge market moves seen overnight, led predominantly by the sell off in oil post Saudi Arabia's announcement of an increase in supply, and resultant correction across various asset classes globally, please find attached our initial read of the situation..
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
05 February 2020
In this report we provide our initial view on the landmark deal between AD Power and Taqa that was announced on 3rd Feb 2020 and explain why we believe it will be credit positive for Taqa.
Rakesh Sahu, Director & Analyst
Chavan Bhogaita, Managing Director & Head of Market Insights & Strategy
03 February 2020
In this report we provide our thoughts on the potential implications of the Coronavirus on the global economy and markets. Please read on.
Simon Ballard, Executive Director & Chief Economist
12 February 2020
The global macro environment of the past 5 years, in the post sovereign debt crisis era, has seen a seismic shift in financial market dynamics, especially in the Eurozone as a result of central bank intervention. In this paper we explore the current and deepening metrics surrounding negative bond yields, and whether this is now a ticking time-bomb.
Simon Ballard, Executive Director & Chief Economist
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