Moody's Cuts Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Ratings

The video discusses the recent credit downgrades by S&P and Moody's, focusing on Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. It highlights Saudi Arabia's economic resilience despite the downgrades, noting its low debt-to-GDP ratio and substantial foreign reserves. The video also explores the growing trend of debt issuance in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Abu Dhabi's strong financial position supported by its sovereign wealth fund.

Which rating agency was the first to downgrade Saudi Arabia in late October?

• Fitch

• Moody's

• DBRS

• S&P

What is the current investment grade rating of Saudi Arabia after the downgrade?

• Third highest

• Second highest

• First highest

• Fourth highest

What is the expected impact on Saudi Arabia's cost of funding due to the downgrade?

• Significant increase

• Minimal impact

• Complete halt

• Moderate increase

Which region is seeing a move towards debt markets, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Middle East

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

What is notable about Abu Dhabi's financial position?

• It relies on foreign aid

• It has a small sovereign wealth fund

• It is heavily in debt

• It has one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds