Oil-price, inflation, fiscal deficits and ratings: What does post-COVID economic recovery look like?

• Structural reforms, worse(ning) fiscal positions, rising debt/GDP ratios and cost of debt: How can governments deleverage whilst supporting their economies?
• How are GCC governments diversifying their economies away from oil? What does the transition into these new economies look like?
• Fed policy and US rates: What will be the impact?
• Is inflation coming: Will Big Fiscal drive growth and/or inflation?
• What is the new equilibrium price of oil? What is the economic impact to the region at the new price?

Moderator

Alexander Perjéssy

Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Sovereign Risk Group

Moody's Ratings

Speakers

Cian O'Brien

Senior Investment Officer

Colchester Global Investors

Adi Rajguru

Head, Financing Solutions

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)

Khatija Haque

Chief Economist and Head of Research

Emirates NBD

Sharif Eid

Portfolio Manager, Global Sukuk and MENA Fixed Income

Franklin Templeton Investments (ME) Ltd