Bahrain

As we stated yesterday, there is likely to be considerable selling pressure when GCC equity markets re-open following the Eid holiday (see 'Dubai Default: Implications Beyond The... 2009-11-27

We have closed the long Bahrain view we instituted on October 1, after the Bahrain All Share Index hit our stop-loss level of 1,530. We still see good long-term potential in the bourse... 2009-10-29

The Bahraini stock market has been on shaky ground since we initiated a long position back on October 1, since when it has rallied, but then fallen back, resulting in a disappointing... 2009-10-20

The Bahrain All Share Index (BASI) has had a poor few days, though we still see the bourse as having great upside potential and it remains in our key market views portfolio. It closed... 2009-10-13

BMI View: We have long argued that linking the new Khaleeji currency to a trade-weighted basket would make more sense than a straight dollar peg. However, several factors lead us... 2009-10-02

How much of an impact does the price of oil have on GCC equity markets? That is one of the key questions for investors. Historically, all seven bourses have correlated strongly with... 2009-09-09

How much of an impact does the price of oil have on GCC equity markets? That is one of the key questions for investors. Historically, all seven bourses have correlated strongly with... 2009-09-09

We maintained our bullish position towards MENA stocks throughout the recent correction in global markets, and, although GCC bourses have undoubtedly suffered, we think they can regain... 2009-08-20

The Bahrain All Share Index (BASI) remains above 1,500, but is struggling to find the momentum to get as far as next resistance at 1,600, particularly as global markets look weaker... 2009-08-12

The Bahraini central bank has taken control of two lenders, Awal Bank and the International Banking Corporation (TIBC), following an apparent assessment that the two were posing a... 2009-07-31