Entries for 'Saudi Arabia'
June 21, 2017
Today's change in succession will reinforce the economic and social reforms of the 2030 Vision.' It puts an end to decades of conservative Saudi polic
May 22, 2017
The Saudi economy is highly vulnerable to prolonged lower global oil prices. With still glut in the oil market, the potential of recovery in oil produ
May 11, 2017
The authorities have recently published quarterly fiscal data for the first time. Although the figures are better than expected, recent rollbacks in s
April 25, 2017
Limits on fiscal consolidation. King Salman has recently reversed some of the fiscal consolidation measures by restoring allowances and bonuses for pu
March 17, 2017
GCC Central Banks Match the Recent Rate Hike in the US Despite a slowdown in economic activity due to serious fiscal consolidation and the oil crash,
January 10, 2017
The 2017 budget envisages spending increase of 6% as compared to the 2016 budget. However, the settlement of arrears caused actual spending in 2016 to
June 20, 2016
The Saudi government has unveiled a sweeping economic plan of structural and fiscal reforms. The plan aims to reduce the Kingdom's dependence on oil,
May 16, 2016
The recent government' overhaul signals the King's and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's determination to reform the Saudi economy. New leader
May 3, 2016
Our recent visit to Riyadh coincided with the unveiling by the Deputy Crown Prince, Mohammed Bin Salman (the King's son), of a sweeping new economic p
April 28, 2016
1. What next for the rally? ' After the solid run-up since mid-February, the tone in global equity markets has been more sober over the past week. The
January 6, 2016
Actual spending declined by 12.6% in 2015 due to better than expected cost control measures. Nonetheless, the sha
August 27, 2015
One year dollar riyal forwards have risen sharply in reaction to ongoing oil price weakness, large projected fiscal deficits and the start of public d
August 19, 2015
The shift in strategy pursued by the Saudis, from one of price stability to one of market share, was aimed at reining in high-cost producers and ultim
May 19, 2015
The recent decision by the Capital Market Authority to publish regulations governing direct ownership of shares listed on the stockmarket, Tadawul, by
January 15, 2015
New IIF Capital Flows Report projects continued weakness in flows to EMs in 2015 India'€”RBI makes its move Saudi budget riding out the o
June 19, 2014
Slightly tighter market fundamentals and an overlay of increased geopolitical risks have led us to raise our forecast for the average Brent benchmark
May 28, 2014
Saudi Arabia's economy is undergoing an important shift as oil surpluses-while still large-gradually decline and the government makes a new, big push
June 17, 2013
Nonhydrocarbon growth is expected to remain robust. The increased total factor productivity in recent years reflected the efficiency gains from the im