Comments from Saudi officials reinforce our view that a devaluation is unlikely and fiscal policy will make the adjustment to low oil prices. Capital spending is likely to shoulder the burden of the cuts. Meanwhile, Bahrain looks set to sell dollar bonds later today but information provided to investors suggests that it will need more financial support in the coming years.
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