Bond Market

Bonds of the Middle-Eastern countries

The countries of the Middle East are the absolute leaders in terms of mineral reserves which represent the largest source of their export income. Such dependence on raw materials creates a high vulnerability to falling oil prices. This in turn may lead to a budget deficit that can be covered by issuing government bonds. An increased demand for bonds indicates that investors perceive such state as a politically stable one and expect further economic development in the foreseeable future.