Uptick in oil prices supports Gulf financial markets

The gradual rise in oil prices from the lows reached in January has underpinned a rebound in equity markets in the Gulf this month and dampened speculation that these countries will be forced to abandon their dollar pegs. Meanwhile, fresh moves to ease FX restrictions have prompted the Egyptian pound to weaken further in the black market.

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