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S&P forecasts strong non-oil growth for Saudi Arabia amidst widening deficits
This forecast comes as the Kingdom continues its efforts to diversify the economy and reduce its reliance on the oil…
Non-oil growth to remain strong over the next 5-10 years - Moody’s
Moody’s expects the kingdom’s fiscal deficit to widen to 5% of GDP in 2025
World Bank upgrades our GDP growth forecast to 3.2% in 2025
The growth will be fueled by an increase in oil production and a strong non-oil sector
Fed to lead rate-cutting wave as global monetary policy diverges
Bloomberg Economics forecasts 15 of 23 key monetary authorities will lower borrowing costs before year-end
Non-oil private sector growth reaches six-month high in September
The seasonally adjusted figure rose to 57.8 in September, up from 56.4 in August
Unemployment inches down to 3.2% in 2Q 2025
On a quarterly basis, the overall unemployment rate was up 0.4 percentage points from 1Q 2025
FinMin sees growth at 4.6% in 2026
The budget deficit is projected at SAR 165 bn in 2026
Net FDI inflows rise y-o-y in 2Q — but 2030 target remains uncertain
Inflows reached SAR 24.9 bn during the quarter, down 11.5% y-o-y
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