RIYADH: Barclays confirmed to Al-Eqtisadiah that fiscal discipline is supporting the Saudi economy, as this year’s budget targets a 2 percent cut in government spending and a reduction in the budget deficit, prompting the bank to strengthen its outlook on the Saudi economy and improve its performance forecasts. The more positive outlook was driven by the easing of risks that had previously surrounded oil production, which had a positive impact on growth prospects and the sustainability of the Saudi economy in the coming period, according to what the bank confirmed to Al-Eqtisadiah.