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Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021 supported by recovery in oil prices

Kuwait’s All Share index gained 27% in 2021, top gainer being Consumer Discretionary sector with returns of 63.3%, reflecting recovery in oil prices.

Kuwait stocks fell in November driven by sharp fall in oil prices

Kuwait ended the month in red, fuelled by sharp fall in oil prices and fears over a new COVID-19 variant.

Kuwait leads GCC markets in October

Kuwait gains for the eight consecutive month in October.

What’s behind Kuwait’s increasing fiscal breakeven oil price?

Why is Kuwait’s fiscal breakeven oil price increasing

Kuwaiti banks – Earnings report Q2’2021

All major Kuwaiti banks reported their financial results for the second quarter of 2021. The Kuwait banking sector reported a healthy growth in net income after taxes for Q2’21 compared to that of Q2’20

Kuwait Luxury Retail – Evolving amid COVID-19

Kuwait boasts the presence of several major luxury brands. Ranking 13th in the world in terms of per capita GDP, its affluent and brand conscious population, young demography, and a growing population position Kuwait’s luxury retail market favorably.

Kuwaiti banks – Earnings report 2020

All major Kuwaiti banks reported their financial results for the fourth quarter of 2020 and that of the whole year. As expected, all the banks reported a reduction in net profits for 2020 compared to that of 2019 mainly d

Central Bank of Kuwait Allows Banks to Distribute 2020 Dividends

Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has been at the forefront and took various measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Kuwait economy and the banking sector. Some of the key measures taken by the central bank

MSCI includes Kuwait stocks in their Emerging Markets indices

MSCI completed the inclusion of Kuwait in Emerging markets index on Nov 30. Which Kuwait stocks were included? What would be the implications for capital inflows into Kuwait?

Steep cut in project spending could depress Kuwait's oil output

What are some of the cost cutting measures taken by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation so far?What are the expenditure scenarios suggested by Public Debt Management Committee?

COVID-19 derails traditional Kuwait retailers

Has COVID-19 derailed the progress made by Kuwait's retail industry in the past few year?

Boursa Kuwait’s stock surges on its trading debut – Has privatization been a success?

Boursa Kuwait surges on its debut following its successful listing on the stock exchange. Could it spur further privatization and divestments?

Kuwait Retail Sector Positioned for Significant Growth

The article analyzes Kuwait's retail sector and identifies key growth drivers

Kuwait Blue Chip Companies – Banks Outperform on Regulatory Reforms

Reform measures in Kuwait fuel stock rally in Kuwait banking stocks leading to their outperformance

Oil Price may not be the trigger for reforms

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The Impact of VAT on Key Kuwaiti Sectors

Kuwait Projects: KWD 10bn Awarded - Where is the trickle-down effect?

The Kuwait Authority of Partnership Projects (KAPP), is expected to award PPP projects worth KWD 2bn (USD 6.6bn) in 2016 and as of Q1 2016, there are 22 ongoing projects from real estate and power & water sectors. The Al Zour IWPP is the largest ongoing PPP project in Kuwait.

Kuwait Economic Themes & Investment Implications 2016

All-Time Highs - Kuwait 15 Index Stocks 15

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