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C/A Deficit Presents (Limited) Currency Risks

March 2009 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Oil prices below US$49/bbl will mean a current account deficit for Bahrain, and we are forecasting an OPEC Basket average of US$39.50/bbl for 2009, and US$43.50/bbl for 2010.

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