Pimco lends $10 billion to Gulf states as Dubai home prices decline

6 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

Pimco has privately provided $10 billion in loans to Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Kuwait amid wartime deals, while Dubai home prices have fallen after a record rally.
The lending underscores increased financial activity in the Gulf region during ongoing geopolitical tensions, and the property market shift marks a reversal in Dubai's recent housing boom.
These developments highlight the Gulf's growing influence in global finance and signal changing dynamics in both regional investment flows and real estate markets.

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