Fed rate hikes take a backseat to low oil prices in the Gulf

The Gulf’s commitment to dollar pegs mean that rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve will be imported to the region, adding to the headwinds facing economic growth. But this is a secondary concern compared with a prolonged period of low oil prices.

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