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Middle East credit outlook for 2026 stable despite lower oil: S&P

Sat, 07 Feb 2026

The 2026 sovereign credit outlook for the Middle East region is stable thanks to the continued economic and credit resilience despite elevated geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices, said a S&P report, adding that the average regional growth is set to accelerate slightly to about 3.5%.