First Abu Dhabi Bank (ADIB) chief economist Simon Ballard said ongoing geopolitical tension leaves the Middle East conflict and its impact on energy markets, inf expectations and the global rates outlook as the main macro risks this week. He said markets will watch Fed officials' remarks for signals on the policy path; with this month's rate hike approved 12-0, any guidance on policy outlook will be particularly important for portfolio positioning.

2026-09-29

First Abu Dhabi Bank (ADIB) chief economist Simon Ballard said ongoing geopolitical tension leaves the Middle East conflict and its impact on energy markets, inf expectations and the global rates outlook as the main macro risks this week. He said markets will watch Fed officials' remarks for signals on the policy path; with this month's rate hike approved 12-0, any guidance on policy outlook will be particularly important for portfolio positioning.