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ESG has a problem when it comes to EMs
Why are ESG investors turning their back on EMs? Worries about risk in emerging markets is leading ESG investors to…
Investors see a short-term bright spot in equities + Women in management are quitting — a lot
It’s been a no good, horrible year for equities — but the bulls are here to play: More than half…
House approves EGP 300 bonus for public sector workers, pensioners
House gives final sign-off on public-sector, pensioner bonuses: The House of Representatives approved disbursing a EGP 300 bonus to public-sector…
Some imports will be released immediately from ports
A small sigh of relief: The Trade and Industry Ministry will allow the immediate release of some goods imported for…
The IMF has upgraded its 2022 growth forecasts for MENA (thanks, in part, to Egypt)
Egypt is helping to buoy economic growth in the region this year: The IMF has raised its forecast for economic…
The FT’s Big Read goes long on Egypt’s economy + human rights and COP27 are still leading the conversation in the mainstream press
Human rights + COP27 are still topping headlines on Egypt in the foreign press after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg…
THIS MORNING: IMF gives Egypt kudos for devaluation as EGP appears to bottom out against the greenback
Good morning, friends, and welcome to the first day of November. We feel we ask this every year, but: Where…
Lebanon is now without a president + Ghana lines up for IMF aid
Lebanon is president-less: Lebanese President Michel Aoun left office yesterday following the end of his six-year term, with the country’s…
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