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Strong Q1 Figures Masking Weak Domestic Demand Picture

September 2010 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: We do not see what will drive the recovery for Bahrain, beyond government spending, and as such, our forecasts are low. That said, we acknowledge that official figures may paint a rosier picture.

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