StanChart Sees 'Almost Flat' GDP Growth for Saudi Arabia

The video discusses the stability of oil prices, highlighting OPEC's role in providing a price floor. It examines the economic impact on the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, with a focus on Saudi Arabia's GDP growth. The discussion shifts to Egypt's monetary policy, predicting interest rate cuts and their effects on inflation and economic growth. The video concludes with an analysis of the Egyptian pound's strength and the potential release of liquidity to support monetary easing.

What is the expected average oil price for 2019 according to the forecast?

• Mid 80s

• Mid 70s

• Mid 60s

• Mid 50s

How have the OPEC cuts affected the GDP growth forecast for Saudi Arabia in 2019?

• Moderate growth

• Almost flat growth

• Decline in growth

• Significant growth

What is the expected cumulative rate cut by Egypt's monetary policy until June 2020?

• 300 basis points

• 400 basis points

• 100 basis points

• 200 basis points

What is the potential impact of releasing £250 billion of extra liquidity by the Egyptian Central Bank?

• Strengthen the Egyptian pound

• Increase inflation

• No impact on the Egyptian pound

• Pressure the Egyptian pound

Why have financial conditions in Egypt tightened over the past year?

• Due to higher interest rates

• Due to a weaker Egyptian pound

• Due to increased inflation

• Due to a stronger Egyptian pound