There remains enormous uncertainty over how the conflict in the Middle East will play out from here. But the scenarios we have laid out suggest the Gulf economies will almost certainly record negative GDP growth this year. Economies in North Africa are vulnerable to spillovers. Egypt’s policy response will aid the adjustment there, but we are concerned that this shock could tip Tunisia towards a crisis.
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