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How a Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Impacts Gulf Banks

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Morning Drive
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Jul 6, 2026
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Summary

Fitch Ratings has revised its Gulf banking sector outlook to deteriorating, warning that structural health relies on a sustained US-Iran ceasefire. Whilst capital buffers protect lenders, macroeconomic slowdowns will depress credit growth. Tim Elliott speaks to Redmond Ramsdale, Senior Director, Head of Middle East Bank Ratings and Islamic Banking.