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Can it get any worse for the Arab world’s equity markets?

Most equity markets in the Arab world have bounced back from the lows reached in March when regional political risks were at their highest. Since the initial bounce though, overall market performance has been subdued. However, we don’t think further significant falls are likely, even if the euro-zone debt crisis worsens or political conditions in other parts of the Arab world deteriorate.

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