Banking Risk Monthly Outlook: July 2026

Higher interest rates in some emerging Asian banking sectors will likely lead to slower credit growth by the end of 2027. Serbia's interest rate cap order will expire in September, and expectations of this are likely to boost credit growth before expiration.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Crude Oil Trade: Defensive And Tactical Stock Buying

Crude oil stocks stand to gain from surging prices and supply chain disruptions, offering investors defensive, short-term tactical buying opportunities. The goal of defensive trading is to preserve capital and mitigate risk until more favorable market conditions return. Explore the ‘Strong Buy' recommendations in this article, which are up an average +60% YTD, trade at a discount, and offer strong fundamentals that may benefit from the crude oil trade.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 20, 2026

Qatar's Emerging Appeal For MENA Investors: An ETF To Consider

Amid shifting global economic currents, one Gulf state is quietly reshaping its narrative. The State of Qatar, long known for its abundant natural gas reserves, is steadily repositioning itself as a dynamic investment destination.

Benzinga • Nov 21, 2025

QAT: An LNG-Infused GDP Growth Spurt Beckons

The iShares MSCI Qatar ETF hasn't really made any progress over the past year, but we think this could change as the macroeconomic conditions improve. GDP growth, which likely grew at 1.5-2% last year, will expand by 2.6-2.7% this year, with a tremendous spurt in the following year (5.5%) as higher LNG capacity comes online. Qatar could control a quarter of the global LNG market by the end of this decade, while structural reforms have been put in place to generate average GDP growth of4%.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 14, 2025

QAT: Cyclical Headwinds Weigh On The Qatar Outlook

Qatar, like the rest of the Gulf, tends to track the O&G cycle, so the recent downcycle doesn't bode well for its prospects. The financials-heavy iShares MSCI Qatar ETF portfolio faces additional headwinds from the government's de-levering efforts. The QAT valuation and yield may look appealing on a trailing basis but heading into a period of potential negative revisions, I would remain sidelined.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2023

World Cup Hosting Lifts Qatar's Real GDP Growth To 8.0% YOY In Q4; Slower Growth Ahead

World Cup Hosting Lifts Qatar's Real GDP Growth To 8.0% YOY In Q4; Slower Growth Ahead

Seeking Alpha • Apr 19, 2023

The Arab Gulf States Defeat Global Slowdown

The Gulf Cooperation Council area has so far withstood global challenges, with year-on-year GDP growth accelerating to 6.9% in 2022, driven by high oil prices and stronger growth rates in non-oil sectors. Inflation rates in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries remain below the regional and global levels and are subsiding faster, expected to average about 2.7% in 2023, down from 3.2% in 2022.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 1, 2023

QAT: Why Qatar May Outperform This Decade

Qatar is an emerging market that is often overlooked and it could be a huge global economic player in the future. However, ETFs primarily invest in banks.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 16, 2023

QAT: Impact Of The World Cup Controversies On Qatar

The fund is heavily weighted towards Financials which represent more than 50% of its holdings. iShares is the only provider to offer an ETF with 100% exposure to Qatari stocks.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2022

iShares MSCI Qatar ETF: Qatari Equities Fairly Valued, Offer Little Out-Performance Potential

QAT invests in Qatari equities. The fund is most likely sitting right around fair value.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 2, 2022