April’s PMI data suggest that Egypt’s economy has continued to struggle and provided the first sign that inflation pressures are building following March’s devaluation of the pound. Meanwhile, the decline in the surveys from the Gulf support our view that fiscal austerity will keep growth subdued, even if oil prices enjoy a modest recovery.
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