How MEA countries benefit from GCC support: studyAn aid package of around $50 billion pledged to 10 countries in the Middle East and Africa by the higher-rated countries in the Gulf has been examined by S&P Global Ratings in a new report. The report titled "How Middle E More… |
Saudi gets top currency credit ratings, stable outlookS&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'A-/A-2' unsolicited long-and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Saudi Arabia with a stable outlook. The kingdom will experience modest economic growth More… |
Saudi gets top currency credit ratings, stable outlookS&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'A-/A-2' unsolicited long-and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Saudi Arabia with a stable outlook. The kingdom will experience modest economic growth More… |
Cryptocurrencies: Bubble or no bubbleA cryptocurrency is a speculative instrument, and a collapse in its market value would be just a ripple across the financial services industry, too small to disturb stability or affect the creditworthiness of banks, said S&P Global Ratings. More… |
S&P affirms stable outlook for Abu DhabiS&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'AA' long-term and 'A-1+' short term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The outlook is stable. More… |
GCC banks to see improved financial stabilityBanks in the GCC are expected to see improved financial stability in the year ahead, said S&P Global Ratings in a new report. Barring unforeseen events, 2018 will mark the stabilization of the financial profiles and performanc More… |
Global sukuk issuance up 45pc in 2017Sukuk issuance in 2017 increased by 45.3 per cent, reaching $97.9 billion, up from $67.4 billion in 2016, underpinned primarily by the jumbo issuances of some GCC countries, said S&P Global Ratings in a new report. " More… |
S&P Global Ratings names ME regional headS&P Global Ratings, a leading provider of credit ratings, has announced the appointment of Hadi Melki as managing director and regional head for its Middle East business. Melki joins S&P Global Ratings from Thomson Reuters More… |
Oil price to average at $55 in 2018: S&PS&P Global Ratings has raised its price assumptions for Brent crude oil to $55 for 2018, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Henry Hub natural gas assumptions remain unchanged for 2018 and 2019. In an article titled " More… |
Saudi gets top currency credit ratings, stable outlookS&P Global Ratings has affirmed its 'A-/A-2' unsolicited long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Saudi Arabia with a stable outlook. The ratings are based on expe More… |