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Saudi Economy Shrank at Slower Pace Before Houthi War Escalation

Bloomberg Markets1 November 2026, 07:44 UTCSaudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s economy contracted again, albeit at a slower pace, putting the kingdom on track for one of its worst economic performances in years even before a recent escalation in the kingdom’s conflict with the Houthis.

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