Saudi budget position likely to deteriorate

Saudi Arabia recorded a budget surplus in Q1 but, if oil prices drop back as we expect, the fiscal position is likely to deteriorate. This won’t cause significant balance sheet strains, although fiscal policy will probably be tightened, weighing on growth in the non-oil sector.

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