07.06.2012 - Bonds: Gulf outperforms as world markets slide
Bonds in the Gulf Arab oil exporters are outperforming fixed income markets in many other countries as the world's economic climate darkens, suggesting the Gulf may have turned a corner in convincing investors of its financial stability. During the last bout of Gulf market jitters in mid-2011, sukuk outperformed conventional bonds because Islamic instruments were seen as less vulnerable to speculation and were believed to attract a more committed investor base than conventional debt...............................................Full Article: Source
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