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Banking Sector Boom

November 2006 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: The local financial market is developing at a spectacular rate in Kazakhstan, prompting concerns over the short-term risks to economic stability. While high inflation and rapid growth in external borrowing are indeed trends worth keeping a close eye on, we believe that substantial saved oil revenues will cushion any economic downturn going forward.

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