Kazakh fiscal buffers soften oil and COVID-19 blows

For an oil-revenue-dependent state, Kazakhstan is enduring low prices and COVID-19 pain without disastrous consequences

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  • Expansive support
  • Fiscal position deteriorates
  • Currency weakness fuels inflation
  • NBK assists recovery
  • External deficits

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