Iran's Hassan Rouhani Wins by a Landslide

Hedi Ben Malukah, CEO and CIO of FIM Partners, discusses the implications of Iran-US tensions on global and frontier markets, suggesting that the impact may be limited. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current deal and opening Iran's economy. The conversation shifts to Saudi Arabia, highlighting the positive effects of Trump's visit and the country's reform agenda. Saudi Arabia's economic growth is supported by fiscal consolidation and increased liquidity. The discussion concludes with the role of Saudi Arabia in OPEC's production cuts, noting the potential impact on revenues but emphasizing the importance of price stability.

What is Hedi Ben Malukah's view on the market implications of US-Iran tensions?

• He is unsure about the implications.

• He thinks the implications will be minimal.

• He believes the implications will be significant.

• He believes the implications will only affect the US market.

How does Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia impact the country's economic strategy?

• It has no impact on Saudi Arabia's strategy.

• It negatively affects Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

• It leads to increased geopolitical tensions.

• It opens new opportunities and strengthens US-Saudi relations.

What is a key focus of Saudi Arabia's economic reform agenda?

• Decreasing foreign investments

• Expanding military expenditure

• Reducing fiscal deficit and enhancing non-oil growth

• Increasing oil production

What role does Saudi Arabia play in OPEC's production cuts?

• Saudi Arabia is unaffected by OPEC's decisions.

• Saudi Arabia leads the production cuts, often exceeding commitments.

• Saudi Arabia plays a minor role in the cuts.

• Saudi Arabia opposes any production cuts.

Why is Saudi Arabia's commitment to production cuts considered important?

• It has no impact on global oil markets.

• It reduces global oil prices significantly.

• It helps increase oil prices, which is more beneficial than volume.

• It only benefits Saudi Arabia's domestic market.