
Saudi Arabia braces for a new wave of deposits
Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.
Wednesday 23 September 2026 · Beirut 22:51
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Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

The plan sets out three phases, beginning with an audit of balance sheets and ending with a recapitalisation schedule.

Analysts caution that the outlook remains tied to the pace of structural reforms and the political calendar.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

Investors have been watching the negotiations closely, with yields on the 2030 notes narrowing by 40 basis points this week.

Regional peers have moved faster, and the gap is becoming harder to ignore, one former adviser said.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.

A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.