Asian Investors Flock to Gulf Bonds Amid High Yields, Stable Growth

Asian Investors Flock to Gulf Bonds Amid High Yields, Stable Growth

Asian investors are increasingly turning their attention to the Gulf region, driven by deepening trade ties, stable growth prospects, and higher yields compared to other markets. This shift is evident in the significant rise in bond issuance and syndicated loans in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The GCC’s trade… Source

Asian investors flock to Gulf debt in hunt for yield and growth

Gulf-Asia trade was $516bn last year Gulf to grow 3.9% this year, IMF says Gulf bonds offer higher yields than Asian debt Asian investors are piling into Gulf bonds and loans this year, reflecting deepening trade and finance ties with the fast-growing region and an uncertain outlook elsewhere, including the world’s top two economies, the US and China. Bond issuance in the Middle East and North Africa region jumped 20 percent year-on-year to $126…