GCC States Prepare Financial Mitigations for Dollar Availability
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, excluding potentially Bahrain, possess the financial capacity to manage potential worst-case scenarios regarding dollar availability. The UAE is looking to implement currency swaps to mitigate market concerns and reduce the risk of payment delays to suppliers. Groundwork is being laid to address potential liquidity issues. Analysts suggest these measures act as an insurance policy for worst-case scenarios rather than a sign of instability. The sustainability of currency pegs depends on the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are noted as having alternative options for managing these risks. The discussion focuses on a one to five year outlook for currency stability.
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Bloomberg Radio
“all of the GCC states, with perhaps the exception of Bahrain, have the financial wherewithal to get through this. But the question is, how do you mitigate the damage?”
Bloomberg Radio
“if the swap is being requested in a moment of crisis, then there would naturally be a question over the sustainability of the currency peg.”
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