Fed to the Rescue as Gulf Central Banks Get to Cut Rates at Last

The video discusses the economic challenges faced by Gulf countries following the 2014 oil price crash, focusing on their monetary policy responses. It highlights Saudi Arabia's measures to manage liquidity and Kuwait's unique approach to interest rates and currency management, emphasizing its currency peg to a basket of currencies, primarily the dollar.

What challenges have Gulf economies faced since the oil price crash in 2014?

Why couldn't the Central Bank cut rates to boost the economy?

What measures did some countries, like Saudi Arabia, resort to in response to economic conditions?

How does Kuwait's approach to interest rates differ from its GCC peers?

What is the significance of maintaining a low interest rate while ensuring the currency remains attractive for savings in Kuwait?