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Monthly Insights May 2018

Global activity readings dipped at the start of the year

ECONOMICS, MONTHLY INSIGHTS - 24.05.2018

FOMC minutes show little concern on inflation overshoot

Fed meeting minutes reflected very little concern about overheating and inflation overshooting too much.

ECONOMICS, FX - 24.05.2018

The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela

Turkish lira reached a record low

ECONOMICS, GLOBAL MACRO - 23.05.2018

US threatens stronger sanctions on Iran

Italy to name their candidate for Prime Minister this week

ECONOMICS, FX - 22.05.2018

Foreign Exchange

Monthly Insights May 2018
24.05.2018

FOMC minutes show little concern on inflation overshoot
24.05.2018

The US imposed sanctions on Venezuela
23.05.2018

US threatens stronger sanctions on Iran
22.05.2018

China agreeing to reduce its trade surplus with the US
21.05.2018

China agreeing to reduce its trade surplus with the US

Central Bank of Egypt kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged

ECONOMICS, FX - 21.05.2018

Global equities closed lower amid focus on rise in bond yields

Global equities closed lower amid focus on rise in bond yields and trade talks between the US and China

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 20.05.2018

Will UK GDP and CPI confirm the BOE policy decision?

The Emirates NBD Research Economic Calendar for the week commencing Sunday 20th May 2018 has been released.

ECONOMICS, ECONOMIC CALENDAR - 20.05.2018

UAE Chart Pack May 2018

UAE Sector Update

ECONOMICS, SECTOR ECONOMICS - 17.05.2018

Egypt Update MPC holds rates

The Central Bank of Egypt kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as concerns over rising oil prices and upcoming subsidy cuts trumped the desire to stimulate private consumption.

ECONOMICS, MENA MACRO - 20.05.2018

US industrial production exceeds expectations

US industrial production climbed strongly m-o-m in April, exceeding analyst expectations. Manufacturing output was a key driver of growth.

ECONOMICS, MARKETS - 17.05.2018

US oil exports push to new record high

US exports are seeking higher value seaborne markets.

MARKETS, COMMODITIES - 17.05.2018

PMIs

Dubai Economy Tracker declines in April
09.05.2018

Saudi PMI: Another new low in April
03.05.2018

UAE PMI: Export orders recovered in April
03.05.2018

Egypt PMI turns positive in April
03.05.2018

Dubai Economy Tracker: Solid growth in March
09.04.2018

German GDP growth disappoints

Soft patch of the European data is showing up in the biggest economy

ECONOMICS, FX - 16.05.2018

India CPI inflation came in higher than expected

In Italy, the two populist parties involved in trying to form a government – the League and Five Star – have reportedly asked President Matarella for a few more days.

ECONOMICS, FX - 15.05.2018

The Tadawul saw inflows from foreign investors in April 2018

The Tadawul saw inflows from foreign investors for a fourth consecutive month.

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 14.05.2018

US inflation nudges higher in April

As was widely expected the Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate at 0.5%

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 14.05.2018

Kuwait Debt Update

One key difference between Kuwait and other GCC sovereigns is that Kuwait has majority of its debt in the domestic local currency market instead of in hard currencies in international markets.

ECONOMICS, GCC MACRO - 13.05.2018

Notwithstanding a subdued inflation print in the US, treasuries closed lower across the board

Notwithstanding a subdued inflation print in the US, treasuries closed lower across the board

MARKETS, FIXED INCOME - 13.05.2018

Global equities closed higher amid boost from high energy prices

Global equities closed higher amid boost from high energy prices and continued strength in corporate earnings.

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 13.05.2018

US exit from JCPOA presents new risks for oil

We examine the implication of the US withdrawal on oil markets and MENA economies.

MARKETS, ECONOMICS - 10.05.2018

Egypt inflation rate falls

While the falling inflation story is positive, we believe that much of the slowdown has now passed, and that that the CBE will be fairly restrained in its rate cutting over the remainder of 2018

ECONOMICS, MENA MACRO - 10.05.2018

DUBAI TRACKERS

Dubai Economy Tracker declines in April

The headline Dubai Economy Tracker Index declined to 53.9 in April from 55.3 in March and from a 2018 high of 56.0 in January.

ECONOMICS, PMIS - 09.05.2018

Dubai Economy Tracker: Solid growth in March

The headline Dubai Economy Tracker Index eased further in March to 55.3, still well above the neutral 50.0 level and indicating a solid expansion in the non-oil private sector last month.

PMIS, ECONOMICS - 09.04.2018

Dubai Q3 2017 GDP: Construction sector rebounds

Economic growth in Dubai accelerated to 3.2 percent in Q3 2017. The highlight in our view was a sharp recovery in the construction sector.

ECONOMICS, DUBAI - 13.03.2018

 

Dubai Economy Tracker: A strong February for the tourism sector

The headline Dubai Economy Tracker Index eased slightly to 55.8 in February, but still indicated a strong expansion in the non-oil private sector last month.

PMIS, DUBAI ECONOMY TRACKER - 11.03.2018

Dubai Economy Tracker Index rebounds in January

New orders rose sharply in January although at a slightly slower rate than in December

ECONOMICS, DUBAI ECONOMY TRACKER - 08.02.2018

Dubai non oil private sector slows in December

The Dubai Economy Tracker Index slipped to a 14 month low in December on weaker output growth. However, on an annual basis, the data indicates that Dubai's economy grew faster in 2017 than in 2016.

DUBAI ECONOMY TRACKER, PMIS - 10.01.2018

Dubai Economy Tracker shows solid expansion in November

The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index was marginally lower at 55.3 in November, not much different from September and October readings and signalling solid growth last month.

PMIS, DUBAI ECONOMY TRACKER - 11.12.2017

 
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MARKETS

Global equities closed lower amid focus on rise in bond yields

Global equities closed lower amid focus on rise in bond yields and trade talks between the US and China

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 20.05.2018

Will UK GDP and CPI confirm the BOE policy decision?

The Emirates NBD Research Economic Calendar for the week commencing Sunday 20th May 2018 has been released.

ECONOMICS, ECONOMIC CALENDAR - 20.05.2018

MONTHLY INSIGHTS

US industrial production exceeds expectations
17.05.2018

US oil exports push to new record high
17.05.2018

The Tadawul saw inflows from foreign investors in April 2018
14.05.2018

Notwithstanding a subdued inflation print in the US, treasuries closed lower across the board
13.05.2018

 

Global equities closed higher amid boost from high energy prices

Global equities closed higher amid boost from high energy prices and continued strength in corporate earnings.

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 13.05.2018

US exit from JCPOA presents new risks for oil

We examine the implication of the US withdrawal on oil markets and MENA economies.

MARKETS, ECONOMICS - 10.05.2018

Permian problems redux

Enthusiasm in Texas may be muted following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA.

MARKETS, COMMODITIES - 10.05.2018

Global equities broadly closed lower

While global equities broadly closed lower, the trend within regions is turning increasingly mixed.

MARKETS, EQUITIES - 06.05.2018

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