Investors across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region are closing out 2025 with two major themes driving their strategies: artificial intelligence and US politics. Saxo Bank’s latest Investor Forecast highlights these as the top catalysts for regional traders, with 83 per cent citing President Trump’s policies and 79 per cent pointing to AI as key influences on their investment decisions.
The survey, conducted between September 1 and 14 among more than 1,800 clients worldwide, including 66 from the Mena region reveals that investor sentiment remains strongly global. Confidence in international markets far outweighs local optimism, with 64 per cent of Mena respondents expecting US equities to rise, compared to only 38 per cent predicting gains in domestic markets. Optimism about global equities is even higher, with more than 60 per cent forecasting worldwide growth.
“Mena investors are actively engaging with global market trends, integrating AI into their decision-making processes, and prioritizing diversification, said Damian Hitchen, CEO at Saxo Bank Mena. “Increasingly, the focus is on purposeful use of technology and balanced portfolio strategies.
AI’s role in investment workflows continues to expand, according to the report. Fifty-five per cent of Mena investors already use AI-driven tools, surpassing the global average of 52 per cent. Adoption is strongest among those aged 46–60, with 64 per cent leveraging AI compared to 53 per cent globally.
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