Macro Finance
Saudi Budget Deficit More Than Doubles as War Strains Finances
Bloomberg Markets·November 3, 2026·1 min read
Saudi Arabia's quarterly fiscal deficit more than doubled as the kingdom faces the financial toll of the US-Iran war that began more than eight months ago. The widening gap underscores the strain on state finances from increased military spending and economic disruption caused by the ongoing conflict.
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