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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

Global markets brace for higher rates as oil, spending fuel inflation risks

Markets price nearly 400 basis points of increases across seven major economies as oil, fiscal spending and AI investment reshape the inflation outlook Expectations for tighter monetary policy are gathering pace across global markets, raising fresh pressure on bonds as central banks contend with higher oil prices linked to the Iran war, increased government spending … The post Global markets brace for higher rates as oil, spending fuel inflation risks appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait Business | discovered by The Times Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 PM

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63

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

CBK Develops Statistical Work

10.12.19 Press Statement CBK Develops Statistical Work The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) has published today data on the International Investment Position and Total External Debt of the State of Kuwait in its quarterly statistical bulletin starting from Q1 (January-March) 2019. In line with the international best practices, CBK continuously strives to enhance statistical work through the development of statistical databases and provision of integrated and comprehensive data in terms of coverage, periodicity, timeliness, and quality. The newly introduced tables namely (44) and (44-1) & (46) and (46-1) reinforce principles of disclosures and transparency by including the State of Kuwait’s Inter

Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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62

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

Fitch sees geopolitical risk impact easing across Gulf bond market

The impact of recent geopolitical tensions on Gulf investment-grade bonds and sukuk has eased significantly, although risks remain more pronounced for non-investment-grade debt, according to Fitch Ratings’ global head of Islamic finance Bashar Al Natoor. Speaking to Al Arabiya Business, Al Natoor said Fitch’s internal forecasts do not point to an increase in US interest … The post Fitch sees geopolitical risk impact easing across Gulf bond market appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait Business | discovered by The Times Kuwait Business | Aug 17, 2026, 11:53 PM

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60

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

TIF Seeks to Transform Turkic Cooperation into Investment and Growth

​The Times Kuwait Report The Turkic Investment Fund (TIF) is moving into a new phase focused on turning the growing political and cultural cooperation among Turkic states into tangible economic opportunities, TIF Secretary General H.E. Baghdad Amreyev said during his visit to Kuwait. Amreyev, who held meetings with senior officials at the Kuwait Investment Authority, … The post TIF Seeks to Transform Turkic Cooperation into Investment and Growth appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait Business | discovered by The Times Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 3:17 PM

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53

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

Kuwait and Indonesia look to deepen ties across trade, investment and energy

Kuwait and Indonesia are looking to build on their longstanding friendship by expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, education and culture, Indonesian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Lena Maryana said. Speaking at a diplomatic reception marking the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence, Maryana said bilateral relations have continued to develop steadily as the two countries mark … The post Kuwait and Indonesia look to deepen ties across trade, investment and energy appeared first on Times Kuwait.

The Times Kuwait | discovered by The Times Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 4:48 PM

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🇰🇼 Kuwaiti
markets/KW | middle_east

CBK Decides to Make Fundamental Changes to its Consumer and Installment Loans Instructions. New Instructions would Curb Growth of these Loans to the Benefit of Citizens, and will Apply Only to New Loans

24.03.08 CBK Decides to Make Fundamental Changes to its Consumer and Installment Loans Instructions. New Instructions would Curb Growth of these Loans to the Benefit of Citizens, and will Apply Only to New Loans Main Changes: Cutting Profit Margin Above the Discount Rate + Monthly Installment Not to Exceed 40% of Net Salary of the Employed and 30% of the Pensioners + Fixed Interest to be Reviewed Every Five Years for Installment Loans More

Central Bank of Kuwait | discovered by Central Bank of Kuwait | Aug 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

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