Bahrain

With phenomenal gains since we became bullish on March 18, we now think that the MENA stock markets may have got slightly ahead of themselves, and we could see some short-term correction.... 2009-05-11

We have always said Bahrain's All-Share Index (BASI) was one of the two GCC bourses on which we were most cautious (along with Oman), but yesterday's 4.8% fall has wiped out almost... 2009-04-24

BMI View: As GCC debt issuance increases, demand for private sector instruments will be even further depressed. This will have a negative effect on the financial sector, and quashes... 2009-04-16

We reiterate the short-term bullish view we expressed on equity markets (initiated on March 18), after a weekend of good gains throughout the region. As the table shows, the markets... 2009-04-14

With Asian markets having corrected somewhat overnight, and global sentiment hanging in the balance as the world awaits the outcome of the G20 summit this week, we put our bullish... 2009-03-30

The Saudi Tadawul All-Share index (TASI) has made a strong start to the trading week, but will continue to be driven by global sentiment. As long as the Dow Jones and oil prices continue... 2009-03-23

On August 4th 2008, relatively soon after BMI became bullish the US dollar and bearish oil, we took a look at currencies in the MENA region. We concluded that the indications were... 2009-03-10