East Africa capital markets dodge bullet from Gulf war
Author: James AnyanzwaPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & Economy

Despite the economic tensions caused by the Middle East conflict, East Africa's capital markets have seen minimal capital flight. According to Moody's, fiscal concerns and energy-driven inflation have primarily affected advanced economies, improving the standing of emerging markets. Razia Khan from Standard Chartered noted that while investors may become more cautious, there have been no sustained outflows since the onset of attacks on Iran.
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