Moody's: Sharjah's economy is slowing and deficit is rising, but debt remains moderate
New York, November 30, 2016-- Sharjah's economy has slowed, with nominal GDP growth expected to remain around 4% into 2017 compared to 6% on average in 2010-2015, says Moody's Investors Service. The economic slowdown pressures fiscal metrics, but Sharjah's debt burden and debt affordability are still low and compare well with peers. The recent rise in debt reflected capital expenditure and fiscal loosening to address economic slowdown on the back of lower oil prices.
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