Tag
Emerging Markets
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.
EMEA investors turn more defensive. With the ceasefire, could it be the time to buy?
EMEA investor sentiment collapsed 51 points amid Iran conflict, wiping $120B from Gulf markets. As ceasefire holds and risk sentiment recovers, institutional investors see buying opportunity.
Muscat Stock Exchange Extends Trading Hours in Push for Regional Alignment
Discover how Muscat Stock Exchange's new trading hours aim to modernize Oman's capital markets for better accessibility.
Is the Freedom ETF a Better Way to Invest in Emerging Markets?
Is the Freedom ETF a better way to invest in emerging markets? FRDM excludes authoritarian regimes and has outperformed EM benchmarks.
Oman MSX Boosts Structural Liquidity: What It Means for GCC ETF Investors
Oman’s capital markets are entering a strategically significant phase. The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has unveiled a series of reforms designed to convert intermittent trading activity into what policymakers call “structural liquidity,” a deeper, more resilient trading environment capable of supporting institutional-sized flows with minimal price disruption. While the headlines focus on Oman, the implications […]
Oman’s Emerging Markets Bid: What MSCI Inclusion Could Mean for Investors
Explore the implications of MSCI Oman as the market rallies with optimism for an upgrade to Emerging Market status.
Global resilience is redefining opportunity across GCC markets and ETFs
The global economy is entering 2026 with an unexpected degree of resilience. Despite persistent trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and uneven regional momentum, growth has held steady rather than slowed sharply. The International Monetary Fund projects world output to expand 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the pace of growth seen in […]
Rising Confidence in Emerging Markets Spurs GCC Listed ETF Inflows
HSBC survey shows rising confidence in emerging markets, with two-thirds of investors expecting gains. GCC equity ETFs benefit from robust corporate earnings, economic reforms, and continued regional market strength.
United in Portfolios India and Pakistan on ADX
Explore Pakistan and India on ADX: Discover market dynamics, growth, and unique investment vehicles for GCC investors.
Israeli Strike on Qatar Targets Hamas, GCC ETFs Show Resilience
GCC bond ETFs held firm while Saudi Aramco’s $3B sukuk drew $20B in orders, underscoring investor confidence despite geopolitical shocks.
What’s the Buzz Behind this South Korea ETF (EWY)?
South Korea’s crisis sparks market volatility and ETF buzz. Explore the impact on the economy and potential ETF investment opportunities.
