Tarek Fadlallah, CEO at Nomura Asset Management

The video discusses the impact of rising interest rates in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that while refinancing costs may increase, the overall effect is not harmful. It explores inflation expectations and the Fed's aggressive stance to regain market control. The volatility in the oil market, influenced by geopolitical factors, is analyzed, with a focus on OPEC's role. The video concludes with an evaluation of utility IPOs in the UAE and trading volume trends in the Dubai financial markets.

What is the expected impact of a 2% interest rate in the UAE and Saudi Arabia?

• It will be harmful to the economy.

• It will lead to a decrease in refinancing costs.

• It will be impactful but not harmful.

• It will have a negligible impact.

What is the Fed's current stance on inflation expectations?

• They have decided to lower interest rates.

• They are ignoring inflation expectations.

• They are aggressively trying to control the narrative.

• They believe inflation expectations are anchored.

What is Boris Johnson's stance on oil production?

• He is indifferent to oil production levels.

• He wants to decrease oil production.

• He is optimistic about increased oil production.

• He believes Saudi Arabia should abandon OPEC.

What is the current trend in oil market volatility?

• Volatility is unpredictable.

• Volatility is decreasing.

• Volatility is stable.

• Volatility is increasing.

What is the geopolitical premium's effect on oil prices?

• It causes oil prices to be higher.

• It stabilizes oil prices.

• It causes oil prices to be lower.

• It has no effect on oil prices.

How do Friday trading volumes compare to Sunday trading volumes in the Dubai Financial Market?

• Friday volumes are the same as Sunday volumes.

• Friday volumes are unpredictable.

• Friday volumes are higher than Sunday volumes.

• Friday volumes are lower than Sunday volumes.

What is a potential reason for lower trading volumes on Fridays in the Dubai Financial Market?

• Fridays are a holiday.

• Fridays are a full trading day.

• Fridays are a half-day for many companies.

• Fridays have more trading activity.