The Weekly Market Brief 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.
The Weekly Market Brief is available to Gold members and above. For more information, please contact David Callahan, Senior Vice President, at dcallahan@ussaudi.org.
Monthly Economic Briefs
The Monthly Economic Brief is a short, discussion-based report that provides context on current trends or major policy changes taking place in the Kingdom through an economic lens.
30Nov
Petrochemical Sector Update 2022
Saudi Arabia is among the world’s leading producers of petrochemicals. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), now majority owned by Saudi... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
25Oct
Pharmaceutical Sector Update 2022
Saudi Arabia has the largest pharmaceutical market in the Middle East due to its large population and high levels of... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
06Jul
Automotive Sector Review 2022
Saudi Arabia’s automotive market is the largest in the Middle East and consists almost entirely of imported vehicles. Longstanding relationships... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
25Apr
U.S.-Saudi Trade Review 2022
The U.S.-Saudi trade relationship rebounded from the pandemic lows of 2020 and posted record high exchanges of non-oil and non-defense... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
28Feb
Saudi Arabia’s Water Sector 2022
Recent reforms in Saudi Arabia have led to a significant decline in water use by the agricultural sector, the construction... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
27Dec
Saudi 2022 Budget Review
KEY FINDINGS INCLUDE: 2021 Performance: The deficit for 2021 is estimated to reach SAR85 ($23 billion), or 2.7 percent of... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
01Oct
Saudi FDI 2021 Update – October 2021
Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows are set to hit the highest level in a decade this year amid... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
30Sep
Leisure & Entertainment – September 2021
The Saudi leisure & entertainment sector is witnessing large-scale investments borne by the Kingdom’s diversification strategy aimed at raising domestic... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
01Aug
Mid-Year Macroeconomic Update – August 2021
Following a tumultuous year for oil markets and international travel, Saudi Arabia’s economy returned to a growth footing in Q2... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
01Jul
Healthcare Market Update – July 2021
Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector accounts for SAR187.6 billion ($50 billion) in annual economic activity and has risen steadily from 3.7... If you are a member or subscriber, please login to view full content.
Industry Sector Reports (ISR)
In-depth sector reports provide an overview of Saudi Arabian sectors with particular emphasis on market determinant, demand outlook, regulatory frameworks, financing, and sector challenges.
Quarterly USSBC Contract Awards Index Reports
Released on a quarterly basis, the USSBC Construction Contract Awards Report uses a proprietary index to track Saudi Arabia’s construction pipeline. The report provides deeper analysis of major projects and a regional and sectoral breakdown. The headline index is a forward-looking indicator measuring the health of the Saudi construction market.
