What does the return of deflation mean for the Gulf?

Weak domestic demand has pushed several Gulf economies into deflation, although most places are well placed to deal with the negative repercussions. If anything, a period of deflation is what is needed to improve competitiveness within the confines of the dollar pegs.

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