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MENA PMIs: a soft year ahead for Gulf non-oil sectors

May’s batch of PMIs across the Gulf point to a softer Q2 for non-oil sectors and the backdrop of lower oil prices will likely result in less fiscal support and weaker confidence that add to the economic headwinds. In contrast, Egypt’s improved external competitiveness is bearing fruit and we expect economic growth to accelerate over the next few years.

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