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Energy & Commodities · May 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Kuwait’s sovereign ratings remain firmly anchored — S&P at AA-/A-1+ and Moody’s at A1 (both stable, 22 May 2026), Fitch at AA-/stable…
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Kuwait · May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Kuwait consumer spending reached KD 3.31 billion in April 2026, with non-cash channels making up 80.2% of the total as Point of…
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Kuwait · May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Central Bank of Kuwait Data Signals Healthy Financial System Amid Sustained Economic Activity KUWAIT — The Central Bank of Kuwait's latest monetary…
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Kuwait · May 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Kuwait's banking sector entered 2026 from a position of disciplined resilience, supported by strong capital adequacy, ample liquidity, and continued operational momentum…
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Kuwait’s sovereign ratings remain firmly anchored — S&P at AA-/A-1+ and Moody’s at A1 (both stable, 22 May 2026), Fitch at AA-/stable — as accumulated sovereign wealth (Moody’s: ~4–5x GDP; Fitch: NFA at 607% of GDP) cushions the impact of the Strait of Hormuz oil-export shock.
Kuwait consumer spending reached KD 3.31 billion in April 2026, with non-cash channels making up 80.2% of the total as Point of Sale and online payments led activity.
Central Bank of Kuwait Data Signals Healthy Financial System Amid Sustained Economic Activity KUWAIT — The Central Bank of Kuwait’s latest monetary and banking indicators for April 2026 reveal a banking sector in solid expansion, with year-on-year growth across key metrics including credit facilities, bank assets, and resident deposits. The data underscores the resilience of…
Kuwait’s banking sector entered 2026 from a position of disciplined resilience, supported by strong capital adequacy, ample liquidity, and continued operational momentum despite regional uncertainty. Key insights: KFH led sector profitability with KD 176.5 million in net profit, up 5.0 percent year-on-year, supported by strong operating income and fee growth. NBK ranked second with KD…