We help internationally mobile Europeans build robust financial plans aligned with their values for a sound financial future. www.xptwealth.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhvhhdauik2i“ #Trump announced he would reinstitute a maximum pressure campaign on #Iran and force its oil exports to zero. “The oil market has not moved substantially since this was announced, which indicates that it was already expected and priced in” #OPEC https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2025/02/04/how-could-trumps-maximum-pressure-campaign-against-iran-affect-opec-cuts/11 Feb 2025 10:33 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhvhhdauik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhr5rkoeic22>A spiraling trade war could weigh on oil prices >Benefits could accrue if #GCC an offshoring hub or metals exporter >Some countries like #Saudi may be sheltered from tariff threats due to good relations with #Trump [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Feb 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhr5rkoeic22https://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhr3vyvls222“The #UK ’s economic fragility and global turmoil from President Donald #Trump ’s trade wars have given increased impetus for Britain to reach a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council #GCC” https://www.arabnews.com/node/2589138/middle-east09 Feb 2025 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhr3vyvls222https://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhoerkfgok2x“Oil prices rose after new sanctions were imposed on Iran but on track for a third straight week of decline, hurt by US renewed trade war on China and threats of tariffs on other countries” https://www.arabnews.com/node/2589335/business-economy08 Feb 2025 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhoerkfgok2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhoc5gx3pk2xThe #GCC banking sector boasts exceptionally high ROE and some of the largest multiples worldwide. The regional financial sector has yielded healthy returns to shareholders over the past decade, outperforming the global average https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/the-state-of-gcc-banking-an-exceptional-operating-environment08 Feb 2025 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhoc5gx3pk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhoblgoi422x“The surge in [ #GCC] debt issuance is set to be driven by nearly $23 billion in maturing debt, lower US dollar interest rates, and strong regional credit demand, particularly in #Saudi Arabia and the #UAE” https://www.arabnews.com/node/2587536/business-economy08 Feb 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhoblgoi422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhnaiqdgd22x#Fitch: “ #Saudi Arabia's ratings reflect strong fiscal and external balance sheets, and significant fiscal buffers. Oil dependence, low governance indicators and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks have improved but remain relative weaknesses” https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/fitch-affirms-saudi-arabia-at-a-outlook-stable-31-01-202508 Feb 2025 04:07 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhnaiqdgd22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhma5iisvs2n"The #Saudi PMI for January was exceptionally strong, the highest since September 2014. This strong performance underscores the resilience of the non-oil private sector, fueled by surging new orders and a significant rise in business output" https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/saudi-non-oil-businesses-just-had-their-best-year-in-a-decade-as-orders-pour-in-1.50002830407 Feb 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhma5iisvs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhm7xzqlqc2n" #Saudi Arabia's labor market has undergone a remarkable transformation under #Vision2030. More than 2.2 mn Saudis entered private sector workforce, driven by national skilling programs [and] the rise in female workforce participation, which exceeded 36% last year" https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/saudi-arabia-is-reshaping-its-labour-market-and-getting-results-1.50002923307 Feb 2025 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhm7xzqlqc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhln4b5ips2e“ #UAE will invest between €30 billion and €50 billion to build #Europe’s largest AI data centre in #France. Part of a broader AI agreement between the two nations, the project will serve as the core of a new AI campus” #GCC https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20250207-uae-to-invest-up-to-%E2%82%AC50-billion-in-massive-ai-data-centre-in-france07 Feb 2025 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhln4b5ips2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhljtruk622d“ #Dubai ’s economy is in a strong position to record faster growth in 2025, even amid a larger base and increased external uncertainties. Ongoing reforms and targeted investment has made Dubai a more attractive destination for investment” #UAE https://www.emiratesnbdresearch.com/en/articles/dubai-gdp-q3-202407 Feb 2025 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhljtruk622dhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhljobl5qs2d“Financial markets in the #GCC ended Jan on a positive note, with the telecom, banking, pharma and retailing sectors bolstering indices. S&P GCC Index up 3%, MSCI World was up 3.5%. Indices were buoyed by positive investor sentiment, with telecoms and banks leading” https://www.zawya.com/en/capital-markets/equities/blue-chip-banking-stocks-propped-up-gcc-indices-in-january-cnspit0v07 Feb 2025 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhljobl5qs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhledcukt42u“ #Dubai’s real estate market has kicked off 2025 with a strong start, marking a significant year-on-year rise in property sales” #UAE #GCC https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-property-sales-hit-dhs44-4bn-in-jan/07 Feb 2025 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhledcukt42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhlbmiu5bm2u“Strong economic growth continues, underpinned by robust domestic activity. Although the outlook is subject to heightened global uncertainty, ongoing reform efforts are expected to support medium-term growth and energy transition” #UAE #IMF #GCC https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/01/22/pr25013-united-arab-emirates-imf-staff-concludes-visit07 Feb 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhlbmiu5bm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhl6s6qugm2u“ #Saudi Arabia is an important economic and financial partner for the United States, but the dimensions of actual and potential Saudi investments and trade with the United States are currently being exaggerated” https://agsiw.org/distinguishing-myth-from-reality-saudi-arabias-trade-and-investment-with-the-united-states/07 Feb 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhl6s6qugm2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhl5qr6kam2u“ #Saudi Arabia's energy minister and severa #OPEC + counterparts held talks following #Trump 's call for lower oil prices. OPEC unlikely to adjust its current plan to start raising output from April” #OilPrice #GCC https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/energy-ministers-saudi-arabia-iraq-libya-discuss-market-stability-2025-01-28/07 Feb 2025 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhl5qr6kam2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhkxjzysgu2u“ #GCC equity markets have witnessed a recent slowdown in net foreign investor inflows with January numbers slipping” https://www.zawya.com/en/capital-markets/equities/foreign-investors-adopt-a-measured-approach-to-gcc-equity-markets-fxyoyxko07 Feb 2025 06:21 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkxjzysgu2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/xptwealth.bsky.social/post/3lhkpywxxw42u“The #Gulf Cooperation Council #GCC countries have successfully weathered recent turbulence in the Middle East, and their economic prospects remain favorable” https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/Policy-Papers/Issues/2024/12/19/Gulf-Cooperation-Council-Pursuing-Visions-Amid-Geopolitical-Turbulence-Economic-Prospects-55973407 Feb 2025 04:07 +0000at://did:plc:nncs6thxoyfb3exobylehmtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkpywxxw42u