Publications · Saudi Arabia
3 of 3 briefs on Saudi Arabia shown · written nightly from the findings and reviewed before publication
Saudi riyal’s real trade-weighted value falls about 6.5% from peakThe riyal is weakening against Saudi Arabia’s trading partners without any change to its dollar peg. That offers non-oil exporters a competitive opening, but imported costs and dollar-priced commodities will limit the gains.Saudi Arabia, Nov 3, 2026Saudi Vision 2030: 2 of 21 measurable goals already met, by the government's figuresSaudi Arabia’s own reported figures show stronger progress in housing, health and digital government than in several economic diversification measures. The latest readings meet the heritage and volunteering targets, but unemployment no longer meets its goal.Saudi Arabia, Nov 1, 2026Saudi Arabia raises policy rate to 4.50% despite subdued inflationThe September increase breaks an easing-and-hold pattern. The dollar peg helps explain why borrowing costs can rise even when domestic inflation is quiet, complicating financing for the kingdom’s investment drive.Saudi Arabia, Oct 24, 2026