Opinion: Gulf showdown is storm in a shisha pipe

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Opinion: Gulf showdown is storm in a shisha pipe

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A JANSEN

The past week’s acrimonious face-off between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours is likely to be short-lived, say regional bankers and investors. But while the short term sell-off should soon turn into a chance to buy again, it is a useful chance for international investors to re-assess the political and economic risks of the region.

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