Speculation over a devaluation of the Saudi riyal has mounted in the past few days but we think such a move is likely to be used as a last resort. Instead, we think cuts to capital spending are likely to bear the brunt of the adjustment to cheap oil over the coming years and, besides this, there are plenty of other options that the government would probably turn to before even considering devaluation.
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