MENA Economics Outlook Update Tuesday, 30 August MENA economic reform: Walking the talk Updating our Macro Score Meter
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1 MENA Economics Outlook Update Tuesday, 30 August 2016 Ramy Oraby Economist Mubasher International MENA economic reform: Walking the talk Updating our Macro Score Meter Tightrope walking: Economic policymakers to go gradually but also steady. Top picks: Sovereign debt, low price elastic producers, and sectors with larger exposure to public investments. Our Macro Score Meter updated: Downgrading Kuwait and the UAE. Reform in action: In our previous Macro Outlook Update note, we had explained the root cause of the current economic malaise as nearly all the region s economies are expected to run twin deficits (budget and current account deficits) in We noted that delaying economic reform is no longer an option. The broad reform objective is to achieve more economic diversification in oil-dependent economies, while oil importers need to address unsettled structural deficiencies more seriously. In line with the aforementioned logic, we have witnessed various pro-reform measures across the region. For example: (1) The disclosure of Saudi Vision 2030 and launching the National Transformation Plan (NTP), (2) The International Monetary Fund (IMF)-supported programs in Egypt, Tunisia, and Iraq, (3) Initiation of fuel subsidy reform programs in the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait, (4) GCC states intention to introduce the value-added tax in 2018, while Egypt is taking the lead in applying it in 2016, and (5) Morocco s pledge to implement a more flexible exchange rate by early 2017 amid other reforms. In reality, steering major economic reform is tricky; going so fast could escalate adverse social and political reactions in an already troubled region, while going so slow induces extended economic pressure. Similar to a tightrope walker, policy makers are expected to go gradually but also steady. Fiscal discipline is the starting point: The magnitude of the public sector activity in the economy means that traditional austerity will be counterproductive. Instead, we are looking into more fiscal efficiency through: 1. Current expenditure rationalization: Recently, the Egyptian parliament has approved the Civil Service Law which aims at linking wage increase to performance as the government seeks restructuring its large inefficient public sector. Saudi Arabia targets reducing public salaries share of the budget from 45% to 40% by Furthermore, various subsidy reform measures have been imposed broadly in the region. 2. Capital expenditure stimulation: Reviving the region s infrastructure is vital for higher growth prospects as it helps raise productivity and attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs). Accordingly, the government of Abu Dhabi has recently approved carrying out infrastructure projects worth USD148mn. Moreover, the government of Egypt raised capital expenditure to 4.2% of GDP in its FY2016/17 budget (vs. 2.7% of GDP in FY2015/16 budget). In Saudi Arabia, the work is ongoing to complete the Riyadh underground on schedule. 3. Secure more sustainable revenues by undertaking various tax and customs reforms. 4. Strengthen domestic financial markets through state-owned entities initial public offerings (IPOs), which will also help generate more revenues for the government. In Saudi Arabia, the government plans to offer a number of entities, including the stock exchange Tadawul as well as a small share of Aramco. Similarly in Egypt, the government intends to float 2-3 state-owned banks by end of 2016/early Support private sector activity through PPP projects and privatization: Late 2015, Dubai issued a law regulating partnership between the public and the private sectors. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia s NTP promotes more active publicprivate partnership in addition to direct privatization. Page 1 For more information on MubasherTrade, please visit our website at or contact us at Research@MubasherTrade.com. Please read the important disclosure and disclaimer at the end of this document.
2 MENA Economics Outlook Update Tuesday, 30 August 2016 Where we see opportunities Attractive sovereign debt: In our view, tightened monetary conditions, along with high fiscal deficit across the region, make sovereign debt more attractive. Regional economies tend to diversify funding sources, relying on domestic, external and sovereign funds to finance their budgets. We note that the UAE is expected to issue a new law enabling the federal government to issue sovereign bonds. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, which plans a USD10bn international bond issuance soon, intends to raise its gross debt level from c.8% to 30% of GDP by Also, Egypt and Kuwait look to tap international markets for a sum up to USD13-15bn bond issuance. In that context, we reiterate our view that gross debt levels (both domestic and external) are below the threshold of 60% of GDP in most countries in the MENA region. Even in the case of Egypt and Jordan, where gross debt is above 80% of GDP, default risk is still considered low as external debt is relatively small at 16% and 35% of GDP, respectively. On the equity side: I. Low price elastic producers: The instant adjustment to fix the macroeconomic imbalances (current account deficit and fiscal deficit) will be on the demand side in the short run. The direct outcome of more fiscal discipline and monetary tightening is lower consumption. Therefore, the more price elastic a sector is, the more vulnerable and affected in the short run it will be. II. Sectors with larger exposure to public investments: As we explained earlier, we believe that listed firms with a larger exposure to public investments should enjoy better growth prospects. III. Planned public sector IPOs: This should expand the investment opportunity set further. IV.Inflation-hedging sectors (Egypt): Inflation will remain elevated in the short run due to: (1) the implementation of a flexible exchange rate and (2) price adjustment attributed to VAT and subsidy reform measures. V. The pace of labor market reforms (KSA): Speeding Saudization could raise operating costs as low-cost labor is replaced. Page 2 Our Macro Score Update We note that our previous scores (dated March 2016) were based on the IMF WEO data as of October 2015, which were revised lower in the following editions (IMF WEO April and July 2016). Accordingly, the change in the country scores is attributed to the IMF updated figures while the theme remains unchanged. Therefore, we maintained the country macro ratings for seven countries but downgraded them for Kuwait and the UAE. Kuwait Downgraded Kuwait remains in a relatively better position when compared with other GCC peers due to large foreign currency reserves. However, we downgrade it as 2016 surpluses are now expected to turn into deficit. Indeed, estimates for fiscal and current account surpluses were initially at 0.1% and 7% of GDP, respectively, but they are now expected to turn into deficits of 14% and 1% of GDP. United Arab Emirates Downgraded Similar to Kuwait, the UAE budget balance is expected to deteriorate further. Budget deficit is now expected to reach 10.8% of GDP in 2016 versus a previously-expected 4% of GDP. Moreover, Moody s has assigned the UAE a negative outlook, which also steered its macro score down. The credit rating agency attributed the decision to the lack of clarity of the government policies to addressed the large deficits and a weakening net asset position due to lower oil prices. Country Scorecard Country Score Update Source: MubasherTrade Research Type Real Monetary Fiscal External Credit Rating KPI Budget Current Country Real GDP Diversified Credit Inflation surplus/ Debt/ GDP account/ Outlook Score Macro growth economy Rating (deficit) GDP Rating Weight 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 15.0% 10.0% 15.0% 10.0% 10.0% 100.0% Bahrain Egypt Jordan Kuwait Morocco Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE Source: MubasherTrade Research For more information on MubasherTrade, please visit our website at or contact us at Research@MubasherTrade.com. Please read the important disclosure and disclaimer at the end of this document.
3 MENA Economics Outlook Update Tuesday, 30 August 2016 Appendix Macro Score Meter Methodology Country Macro Rating: Our scoring system methodology from a macroeconomic perspective analyzes four main macroeconomic sectors in each country as well as that country s credit rating and outlook by the three major rating agencies (Standard & Poor s, Moody s, and Fitch). We assign 3 stars, 2 stars, and 1 star for low risk, moderate risk, and high risk, respectively. (a) Real sector (30% weight): We look at: i. The estimated growth rate (GR) of the economy in 2015 and compare it to the 5-year average: 1. GR above 5-year average plus half standard deviation: Favorable. 2. GR between 5-year average minus half standard deviation and 5-year average plus half standard deviation : Neutral 3. GR below 5-year average minus half standard deviation: Unfavorable ii. The level of diversification in the economy by using an adjusted Hershmann Herfindahl Index (HHI). (e) Credit Ratings and Outlook (20%): We look at: i. Credit ratings as set by the three mentioned credit ratings agencies, divided into three main groups: 1. Prime and high grade ratings (AAA to AA-): Favorable 2. Upper medium and lower medium grade ratings (A+ to BBB-): Neutral 3. Non-investment, speculative, and highly speculative (BB+ and below): Unfavorable ii. Economy outlook as set by the ratings agencies: 1. Positive: Favorable 2. Stable: Neutral 3. Negative: Unfavorable (b) Monetary sector (10% weight): We look at the stability of inflationary pressures in the economy: i. Between 1% and 3%: Stable ii. Between 0% and 1%: Neutral iii. Below 0% and above 3%: Unstable (c) Fiscal sector (25% weight): We look at both the state of the budget s balance and the level of fiscal gross debt. i. Fiscal Balance: 1. Surplus above 0%: Favorable 2. Deficit between -3% and 0%: Neutral 3. Deficit to GDP below -3%: Unfavorable ii. Gross debt: 1. Gross debt to GDP below 60%: Favorable 2. Gross debt to GDP above 60% and decreasing over the last 5 years: Neutral 3. Gross debt to GDP above 60% and increasing over the last 5 years: Unfavorable (d) External sector (15% weight): We look at the current account balance as follows: i. A shift from deficit to surplus or an increasing surplus: Favorable ii. A decreasing deficit or a decreasing surplus: Neutral iii. A shift from surplus to deficit or an increasing deficit: Unfavorable Page 3 For more information on MubasherTrade, please visit our website at or contact us at Research@MubasherTrade.com. Please read the important disclosure and disclaimer at the end of this document.
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