Weekly Market Brief – 04/09/2021
Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments The IMF raised its GDP forecast for Saudi Arabia’s to 2.9 percent in 2021, up from...
The Weekly Market Brief is a members only report that reviews the past week’s highlights from the Saudi, U.S., and global markets. Topics discussed in the Saudi markets include the Tadawul’s performance, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) monetary and fiscal policy announcements, major investment developments, and major drivers of Saudi markets such as oil and non-oil sector growth, debt issuances, planned privatizations and fluctuations in global oil prices among others. U.S. markets cover market updates to fixed income, equities, labor and commerce, and major reports related to the U.S. economy, key trading partners or global events.
Weekly Market Brief – 04/02/2021
Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate declined to 7.4 percent in Q4 2020, according to the latest data...
Weekly Market Brief – 03/26/2021
Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments Saudi non-oil exports increased 15.6 percent YoY in January to reach SAR18.9 billion ($5 billion), according...
Weekly Market Brief – 03/19/2021
Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments Saudi Arabia’s GDP grew by 2.5 percent QoQ during Q4 2020 while it contracted by 3.9...
Weekly Market Brief – 03/12/2021
Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments Saudi Arabia’s inflation rate fell to 5.2 percent in February from 5.7 percent the prior month,...
Weekly Market Brief – 03/05/2021
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments • Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector economy continued to improve in February, but...
Weekly Market Brief – 02/19/2021
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments • Saudi Arabia lowered its U.S. Treasury holdings by SAR4.5 billion ($1.2 billion)...
Weekly Market Brief – 02/12/2021
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments • Saudi Arabia extended restrictions on entertainment, recreation, and dine-in services for an...
Weekly Market Brief – 02/05/2021
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments • Saudi Arabia suspended travel from 20 countries, including the U.S., to curb...
Weekly Market Brief – 01/29/2021
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKET Saudi Arabia Macroeconomic Developments • Saudi Arabia postponed the reopening date for air, land, and sea ports...