February’s whole economy PMIs suggests that activity in non-oil sectors in the Gulf has weakened amid the coronavirus outbreak. Efforts to contain the virus have escalated since the survey took place, and further weakness probably lies in store. Meanwhile, signs of building price pressures in Egypt add to the reasons to think that the central bank will wait until the middle of the year to resume its easing cycle.
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