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Regional tensions strain GCC outlook, with uneven short-term contraction
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GCC economies are set for a slight contraction in 2026 as regional tensions weigh on trade, travel and investor confidence, with GDP expected to dip by 0.2% before rebounding strongly by 8.5% in 2027, according to ICAEW. While energy markets offer partial support, disruptions to tourism and logistics are driving uneven impacts across the region, with recovery hinging on how quickly stability and confidence return.

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The Stock Market’s Breezy Summer Is Over. Investors Beware.

Investors are bracing for a bumpier fall stock market due to shifting odds of a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase and other macro challenges.

Arab National Bank prices $750mln PNC5.5 AT1 sukuk

Saudi Arabia’s Arab National Bank has raised $750 million through an AT1 sukuk priced at a 6.50% yield, with orders exceeding $3 billion.

Egypt and Oman mull special economic zones integration to boost trade

Egypt and Oman are exploring greater integration between their economic and free zones to boost trade, expand market access, and support cross-border manufacturing and re-exports.

The Sudden Unraveling of Wall Street’s Momentum Trade
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Wall Street’s hottest momentum trade has reversed sharply, as former winners tumble and heavily shorted stocks surge.

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