DUBAI: Inflationary pressures are likely to persist for one to three years, according to a survey from the CFA Institute.
A large majority (65 percent) of respondents to the survey from the global investment professionals body thought that monetary policy and supply-side constraints would combine to create pricing pressures.
But they were closely split on whether inflation would cause central banks to restrict monetary policy as a result (31 percent think central banks will switch to a restrictive policy, 34 percent think not).
“Across markets, we are clearly seeing signs of a multi speed recovery together with inflationary pressures, a potential for monetary stimulus addiction, tax hikes, emerging regulatory risks, and questions over the actual financial health of corporates,” said Olivier Fines, the CFA regional head of advocacy.”
Inflation was one of a number of investor concerns highlighted in the survey, which also included responses from the Gulf-based investment professionals.
It found that worries about corporate debtors not being able to pay their loans have increased among UAE investors.
The UAE led the list of countries where this concern was particularly high, at 89 percent, the report, which analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, said.
“Emerging economies show more concern in general over credit default risk in the short term than advanced economies,” it said, listing South Africa, India, and Brazil along with the UAE.
But this concern was also observed globally, the report showed, with a majority of 56 percent saying credit default risk has increased in the short term.
Inflation a worry for global investors CFA survey finds
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Inflation a worry for global investors CFA survey finds
- The study found that worries about corporate debtors not being able to pay their loans have increased among UAE investors
Closing Bell: Saudi main index closes in green at 10,917
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index rose on Monday, gaining 4.86 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 10,917.04.
The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR3.95 billion ($1.05 billion), as 102 of the listed stocks advanced, while 147 retreated.
The MSCI Tadawul Index increased, up 0.54 points, or 0.04 percent, to close at 1,467.06.
The Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu lost 85.41 points, or 0.36 percent, to close at 23,357.50. This comes as 19 of the listed stocks advanced, while 46 retreated.
The best-performing stock was Tourism Enterprise Co., with its share price surging by 10 percent to SR13.53.
Other top performers included Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co., which saw its share price rise by 8.64 percent to SR39.22, and Anaam International Holding Group, which saw a 4.05 percent increase to SR12.59.
Alramz Real Estate Co. saw its share price rising by 3.95 percent to close at SR61.85, while Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Co. closed at SR18.08, marking a 3.67 percent increase in share price.
On the downside, the worst performer of the day was Saudi Industrial Export Co., whose share price fell by 3.72 percent to SR2.59.
ACWA Power Co. saw its share price fall 3.54 percent to SR177.20, while Naseej International Trading Co. declined 3.08 percent to SR29.56.
Moreover, the share price of Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. dropped 2.95 percent to close at SR6.57, while Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Co. saw its share price dropping 2.65 percent to SR17.97.
On the announcement front, Alinma Capital has declared a cash dividend distribution totaling SR6.55 million for unitholders of the Alinma Saudi Government Sukuk ETF Fund.
The dividend, covering the period from July to December, amounts to SR0.162 per unit and represents approximately 1.56 percent of the fund’s net asset value as of Jan. 15.
Its share price closed at SR10.42 on the main market, marking a 0.1 percent increase.
Also, Itmam Consultancy Co. has been awarded a significant project by the Digital Government Authority to develop digital investment skills within the public sector.
The contract, officially granted on Jan. 19, is valued at more than 5 percent of the company’s total 2024 revenue.
According to a statement, the program aims to equip government employees with the expertise needed to enhance digital government investment efficiency, focusing on software license development aligned with legal and technical standards.
Its share price remained unchanged on Nomu at SR16.40.
