This interview was recorded on 9th February 2024, discussing various topics including; the outlook for the oil market & some key risks to watch for this year.
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February 9, 2024
Oil Market Outlook & Key Risks to watch in 2024
This interview was recorded on 9th February 2024, discussing various topics including; the outlook for the oil market & some key risks to watch for this year.
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May 26, 2022
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Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist, Middle East & Africa, discusses the current state of the market and again highlights the risks posed by record food prices.
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July 11, 2021
Virus Concerns Trouble G-20 Finance Chiefs
Our Chief Economist, Simon Ballard, discusses the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on asset allocation strategies. He speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din and Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East."
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July 11, 2021
Virus Concerns Trouble G-20 Finance Chiefs
Our Chief Economist, Simon Ballard, discusses the ongoing impact of Covid-19 on asset allocation strategies. He speaks with Yousef Gamal El-Din and Manus Cranny on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East."
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In the news
October 14, 2020
FAB in conversation
Our MIS team discusses global and regional macro, oil prices and key geopolitical issues.
Chavan Bhogaita, Head Market Insights & Strategy
Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist - Middle East & Africa
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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January 28, 2020
How Might the Coronavirus Affect China's Growth, Commodities?
Simon Ballard, chief economist at First Abu Dhabi Bank. discusses how the coronavirus outbreak might affect China, the global economy, commodities and central banks' policies.
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In the news
January 13, 2020
Global markets remain sensitive to headline risk, strategist says
Simon Ballard, chief economist at FAB Global Markets, says he’s expecting a “modest rebound” for the economy in 2020.
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In the news
October 14, 2020
FAB in conversation
Our MIS team discusses global and regional macro, oil prices and key geopolitical issues.
Chavan Bhogaita, Head Market Insights & Strategy
Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist - Middle East & Africa
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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In the news
January 28, 2020
How Might the Coronavirus Affect China's Growth, Commodities?
Simon Ballard, chief economist at First Abu Dhabi Bank. discusses how the coronavirus outbreak might affect China, the global economy, commodities and central banks' policies.
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In the news
January 13, 2020
Global markets remain sensitive to headline risk, strategist says
Simon Ballard, chief economist at FAB Global Markets, says he’s expecting a “modest rebound” for the economy in 2020.
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In the news
December 12, 2019
The FAB View - Hot Topics
In the inaugural edition of The FAB View, members of our Market Insights & Strategy team provide their candid views on a range of hot topics including Interest Rates (outlook for 2020), Trump, US-China trade war, Oil, reforms in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UK Elections/Brexit. Watch the video here…
Chavan Bhogaita, Head of Market Insights & Strategy
Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist – Middle East & Africa
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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December 11, 2019
Conservative Majority Expected in U.K. Election: First Abu Dhabi's Ballard
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In the news
November 27, 2019
Trade war drags on sentiment around the world, strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Market, discusses the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions on the global economy.
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In the news
October 17, 2019
Situation in Hong Kong will hang over Asian markets: Macro strategist
There seems to be little light at the end of the tunnel from markets’ perspective, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
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In the news
September 17, 2019
Tread carefully with oil at the moment, macro strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the oil situation after Saudi attacks.
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In the news
August 21, 2019
Global economy risks are rising, macro strategist says
It’s not necessary on the cliff edge, as far as U.S. economy and recession fear is concerned, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist ...
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In the news
July 15, 2019
No surprises in the Chinese growth numbers: Exec
The underlying story for China is still fairly strong, says Simon Ballard, executive director at Fab Global Markets.
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In the news
April 3, 2019
Expect modest upside for oil prices: Strategist
We are expecting further stabilization in commodity prices, particularly oil, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
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In the news
March 18, 2019
We have a fairly constructive view on oil, analyst says
We are expecting some modest upside for oil this year, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
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In the news
February 21, 2019
Expecting just one rate hike from Fed: Analyst
Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the global economic and growth outlook.
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In the news
December 12, 2019
The FAB View - Hot Topics
In the inaugural edition of The FAB View, members of our Market Insights & Strategy team provide their candid views on a range of hot topics including Interest Rates (outlook for 2020), Trump, US-China trade war, Oil, reforms in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UK Elections/Brexit. Watch the video here…
Chavan Bhogaita, Head of Market Insights & Strategy
Glenn Wepener, Senior Strategist – Middle East & Africa
Simon Ballard, Chief Economist
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In the news
December 11, 2019
Conservative Majority Expected in U.K. Election: First Abu Dhabi's Ballard
Simon Ballard, chief economist at First Abu Dhabi Bank Pjsc, talks about this week’s U.K. election, the Brexit negotiations and the implications for markets. He speaks from the sidelines of the SALT conference in Abu Dhabi with Manus Cranny and Yousef Gamal El-Din on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East." (Source: Bloomberg)
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In the news
November 27, 2019
Trade war drags on sentiment around the world, strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Market, discusses the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions on the global economy.
Watch the video
In the news
October 17, 2019
Situation in Hong Kong will hang over Asian markets: Macro strategist
There seems to be little light at the end of the tunnel from markets’ perspective, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
Watch the video
In the news
September 17, 2019
Tread carefully with oil at the moment, macro strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the oil situation after Saudi attacks.
Watch the video
In the news
August 21, 2019
Global economy risks are rising, macro strategist says
It’s not necessary on the cliff edge, as far as U.S. economy and recession fear is concerned, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist ...
Watch the video
In the news
July 15, 2019
No surprises in the Chinese growth numbers: Exec
The underlying story for China is still fairly strong, says Simon Ballard, executive director at Fab Global Markets.
Watch the video
In the news
April 3, 2019
Expect modest upside for oil prices: Strategist
We are expecting further stabilization in commodity prices, particularly oil, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
Watch the video
In the news
March 18, 2019
We have a fairly constructive view on oil, analyst says
We are expecting some modest upside for oil this year, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
Watch the video
In the news
February 21, 2019
Expecting just one rate hike from Fed: Analyst
Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the global economic and growth outlook.
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In the news
December 19, 2018
Macro Strategy.. pre-FED analysis
Ahead of the FOMC’s December rate decision , Simon Ballard, FAB Macro Strategist spoke to CNBC about his current outlook for U.S. monetary policy and that of the broader global macroeconomic situation.
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In the news
December 19, 2018
Everybody is waiting to see what the Fed does in 2019: Analyst
We may get a more data dependent Fed this time, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
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In the news
November 28, 2018
Oil Market Outlook 2019 and Beyond
The outlook for oil has become somewhat more difficult to judge especially in the longer term. In this interview with Refintiv, FAB oil and geopolitical strategist Glenn Wepener discusses the crude market’s recovery since 2016 and what to look out for in the years ahead.
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In the news
November 28, 2018
Don’t expect a ‘grand declaration’ from the G-20 summit: Strategist
Simon Ballard of First Abu Dhabi Bank says “capitulation” from either China or the U.S. is unlikely to emerge from the upcoming G-20 summit.
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In the news
October 3, 2018
Headlines in the UK drive markets significantly, expert says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at Fab global markets discusses Brexit and the U.K. government’s comments.
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In the news
September 6, 2018
A key issue is the impact of tariffs on US consumer, strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the US-China trade war and what we can expect from President Trump next.
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In the news
July 23, 2018
Higher oil prices are good for the Gulf, expert says
Generally the outlook for this region is optimistic, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at First Abu Dhabi Bank Global Markets.
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In the news
July 22, 2018
Trade tensions will have a negative impact on global growth: Expert
It’s going to create uncertainty across risk assets, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at First Abu Dhabi Bank Global Markets.
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In the news
December 19, 2018
Macro Strategy.. pre-FED analysis
Ahead of the FOMC’s December rate decision , Simon Ballard, FAB Macro Strategist spoke to CNBC about his current outlook for U.S. monetary policy and that of the broader global macroeconomic situation.
Watch the video
In the news
December 19, 2018
Everybody is waiting to see what the Fed does in 2019: Analyst
We may get a more data dependent Fed this time, says Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets.
Watch the video
In the news
November 28, 2018
Oil Market Outlook 2019 and Beyond
The outlook for oil has become somewhat more difficult to judge especially in the longer term. In this interview with Refintiv, FAB oil and geopolitical strategist Glenn Wepener discusses the crude market’s recovery since 2016 and what to look out for in the years ahead.
Watch the video
In the news
November 28, 2018
Don’t expect a ‘grand declaration’ from the G-20 summit: Strategist
Simon Ballard of First Abu Dhabi Bank says “capitulation” from either China or the U.S. is unlikely to emerge from the upcoming G-20 summit.
Watch the video
In the news
October 3, 2018
Headlines in the UK drive markets significantly, expert says
Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at Fab global markets discusses Brexit and the U.K. government’s comments.
Watch the video
In the news
September 6, 2018
A key issue is the impact of tariffs on US consumer, strategist says
Simon Ballard, executive director & macro strategist at FAB Global Markets discusses the US-China trade war and what we can expect from President Trump next.
Watch the video
In the news
July 23, 2018
Higher oil prices are good for the Gulf, expert says
Generally the outlook for this region is optimistic, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at First Abu Dhabi Bank Global Markets.
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In the news
July 22, 2018
Trade tensions will have a negative impact on global growth: Expert
It’s going to create uncertainty across risk assets, says Simon Ballard, executive director and macro strategist at First Abu Dhabi Bank Global Markets.
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