EM Insight: Investors Turn Wary of Mideast Dollar Debt

The video discusses the underperformance of Middle East bonds compared to emerging markets, especially after the September attacks on Aramco's oil facilities. It highlights the impact of geopolitical tensions and oil prices on the region's bonds. The discussion also covers the vulnerability of bonds from Iraq, Lebanon, and Bahrain due to potential proxy wars, and compares Saudi Arabia's bonds with those of Indonesia. The video concludes with a comparison of bonds from Sri Lanka and Egypt, noting the higher yield in Sri Lanka.

What has been the trend for Middle East bonds since the September attacks on Aramco's oil facilities?

• They have been outperforming emerging markets.

• They have been underperforming emerging markets.

• They have remained stable.

• They have shown no significant change.

Which factor is considered a moderating influence on the Middle East bond market?

• Political stability

• Oil prices

• Tourism

• Foreign investments

Which countries are most vulnerable to geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran?

• Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• Indonesia and Malaysia

• Iraq, Lebanon, and Bahrain

• Egypt and Sri Lanka

How do Saudi Arabia's bonds compare to Indonesia's in terms of trading levels?

• They trade at lower levels despite a higher rating.

• They trade at similar levels despite a higher rating.

• They trade at higher levels despite a lower rating.

• They trade at similar levels despite a lower rating.

Why might global investors prefer Sri Lanka's bonds over Egypt's?

• Egypt has a better credit rating.

• Egypt has a more diversified economy.

• Sri Lanka offers a higher yield.

• Sri Lanka has more political stability.