Fixed Income
Bond ETFs, yield strategies, and fixed income market analysis.
How Saudi Bonds Entering Global Indices Could Reshape GCC ETFs
Saudi Arabia's SAR-denominated sukuk will join JPMorgan GBI-EM and Bloomberg EM Local Currency indices in January 2027, expected to channel over $10 billion in foreign inflows into the Kingdom's debt market and reshape GCC ETF allocations.
GCC bond and sukuk issuances hit $55 billion in Q1 2026
GCC bond and sukuk issuances reached $55.04 billion in Q1 2026, up 5.64% year-on-year across 95 deals. Saudi Arabia dominated with $32.54 billion while the UAE posted sharp 33.1% growth.
JPMorgan Added Saudi Arabia to Its Emerging Market Bond Index
JPMorgan's flagship GBI-EM Global Diversified index will add Saudi Arabia starting January 29, 2027, with an estimated $5.9 billion in passive inflows expected from eight eligible SAR-denominated sovereign sukuk.
Global ETFs Close Q1 at a Record $626B in Net Inflows
The global ETF industry achieved record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 with $626B in net inflows, despite a 4.98% S&P 500 decline in March. Equity ETFs dominated flows at $1.495 trillion, while fixed income and commodity ETFs showed strong investor appetite across major asset classes.
GCC Sukuk Markets Show Mixed Liquidity Trends Amid Iran Conflict
GCC sukuk liquidity mixed amid Iran conflict, resilient at top tiers, pressure on lower-rated instruments.
What is going on with private credit?
Private credit faces its first major stress test in 2026 with blocked redemptions, falling stocks, and rising risks. Read More.
FAB Declares Record $2.41B Dividend as GCC Income Markets Strengthen
FAB declares a record $2.41B dividend as GCC income markets strengthen and sukuk ETFs gain attention for regional yield investors.
Covered Call ETFs and the Evolving Income Needs of GCC Investors
Covered call ETFs offer GCC investors a systematic way to generate income by selling call options on diversified equity positions, providing premium income even in range-bound markets.
ASB Capital and Xtrackers by DWS bring a broad, low-cost Sukuk ETF to the LSE
Explore the launch of ASB and Xtrackers' Xtrackers II Salam ETF, a new route for global USD sukuk exposure on the LSE.
Where Yield Meets Reality: The GCC’s Top Income ETFs
Explore the top yield ETFs for Gulf investors seeking steady cash flow amidst market volatility and currency risks.
Bonds Could Keep Rallying If the Market Moves the Goalposts
Explore the recent treasury bonds rally and its implications for investors in U.S. corporate bonds and credit markets.
HSBC’s Quantum Trial Lifts Bond Trading Accuracy by 34%
Explore how HSBC Quantum boosts trading accuracy by up to 34% with IBM's quantum processors and hybrid models.
