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Market Insights & Strategy

FAB’s Market Insights & Strategy team is based within the bank’s Global Markets business and as such provides finger-on-the-pulse insights and views on macroeconomic and geopolitical developments as well as Rates, FX, Oil, and Fixed Income, among other areas.

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Global Markets
October 16, 2026

Friday GCC&E Real Estate Market Pulse

Welcome to our latest issue of the Friday (GCC&E) real estate pulse. The region's property story this week is one of adjustment rather than retreat. Dubai continues to cool after an exceptional run, while cross-emirate investment, steady buyer demand in Sharjah and new financing channels in Saudi Arabia and Egypt show that capital is still moving into the sector, though more selectively. Please read on…

Almaha Al Nuaimi, Analyst
Rakesh Sahu, Analyst
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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GCC&E Macro Weekly
October 15, 2026

GCC & Egypt Macro Weekly: Tethering the Hawks

Our weekly analysis offering a strategic outlook for the coming week, along with key macro themes and trends impacting the GCC & Egypt region. The report also includes a recap on the past week, as well as a summary of the key data releases and macro events in the week ahead; along with macro chart packs covering the MENA & Global Markets.

Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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Hot Topics
October 12, 2026

Oil Market Report – Q4 2026

In this flash note attached, we discuss the ongoing challenges faced by the crude oil market from war to logistics, and how these issues are affecting global demand and supply. We also consider the effect this is happening on the energy transition as well as the potential outlook for prices in the year ahead.

Glenn Wepener, Chief Strategist, Market Insights & Strategy
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SITREP Iran
October 12, 2026

Our latest briefing on the Iran conflict.

Glenn Wepener, Chief Strategist, Market Insights & Strategy
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Money Market
October 8, 2026

UAE Money Market & Banking Sector Updates

Stay informed on the latest trends and developments shaping the UAE's money market and banking sector.

Rakesh Sahu, Director, Market Insights & Strategy
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GCC&E Fixed Income
March 9, 2026

GCC & Egypt Fixed Income Update - Iran Conflict - Impact on GCC Credit & Outlook

Our latest GCC credit outlook, with a focus on the Iran conflict. In this report, we cover the initial market reaction in GCC bonds and sukuk, key themes from the past week, and our take on what matters going forward.

Rakesh Sahu, Director
Market Insights & Strategy
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Hot Topics

Our Global Markets team's analysis on the big stories of the moment across the region.

The Middle East & African Monitor

Our popular thrice-weekly geo-political and market related commentary of the MENA and Sub-Sahara regions.

Macro Strategy and Economic Updates

Reports on a range of macroeconomic subjects with a particular focus on MENA and the region.

Daily Morning News

Catch up on key news items before starting the day.

Daily Market Chatter

Daily views on key market movements, activity and sentiments directly from the traders in our Global Markets team. An on-the-pulse document that covers areas such as FX, rates, fixed income, derivatives, etc.

UAE Money Market & Banking Sector Updates

Periodic reports on the UAE’s Dirham Money Market.

GCC & Egypt (GCC&E) Fixed Income

A quarterly review of GCC bond and sukuk markets.

GCC and Egypt (GCC&E) Macro Weekly

Weekly analysis that offers key macro themes and trends impacting the GCC and Egypt region.