How Middle East Bond Sales May Impact Ratings

The video discusses the impact of bond issuances in the GCC on sovereign ratings, highlighting the role of interest costs and fiscal deficits. It examines the influence of oil prices on MENA region ratings and explores investor interest in a low-yield environment. The geopolitical impact on ratings, particularly in Egypt and Jordan, is analyzed, along with options for GCC countries to manage fiscal deficits. The potential effects of Brexit on market volatility and bond issuance are considered, and the video concludes with a look at diversification efforts and fiscal buffers in the GCC.

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