Why Saudi Arabia, U.A.E. Earnings Are Under Pressure

The video discusses the upcoming earnings season, highlighting Bloomberg estimates for Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It covers market expectations, recent performance, and insights into the UAE banking sector, focusing on liquidity and loans. The Saudi banking sector is analyzed, noting positive news from the second quarter and current market sentiment.

What was the general expectation for the market performance in September?

• It was expected to decline significantly.

• It was expected to be worse than previous months.

• It was expected to be better than it turned out.

• It was expected to remain the same as August.

What was the performance of the DFM index over the last three months?

• It performed poorly.

• It remained stable.

• It declined significantly.

• It performed well.

What did the Central Bank of the UAE's statistics reveal about consumer loans?

• They have significantly increased.

• They have remained stable.

• They have not shown significant growth.

• They have decreased.

What is the current stance on Saudi banks according to the analysis?

• Strong buy recommendation.

• Strong sell recommendation.

• Neutral to market perform.

• Highly volatile.

What is needed for the Saudi market to gain momentum again?

• Increased foreign investment.

• A catalyst to change the current sentiment.

• A new economic policy.

• A decrease in oil prices.