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Egypt’s BoP swings to a USD 2.8 bn surplus in FY 2025/26 as FDI covers most of a wider current account gap
The IMF upgraded Egypt’s GDP growth projections but sees current account deficit widening at 4.4% of GDP in 2026
MNT-Halan’s retail book is 2.68x covered, with EGP 3.16 bn of orders for an EGP 1.18 bn tranche.
Good morning, folks. Ambition is the theme in today’s issue, and it starts with two stories you will read here…
War puts regional growth on the path to a contraction
Regional growth is set to contract 2.1% this year after expanding 3.3% in 2025, with the war cutting export routes…
MSC added its weekly Himalaya services at Damietta, its second new call there in recent months
PLUS: The New and Renewable Energy Authority is eyeing EGP 2 bn in credit facilities from local banks to accelerate…
Urban inflation eased to 13.9% in September, even as monthly prices continue to pick up
Last year’s high base pulled the annual rate down, even as food prices rebounded
AI in Egyptian banking is “in its infancy,” and the pause is deliberate
Bankers say the rules aren’t written yet. Data center builders say the government has cleared the way. Cyber firms say…
CBE Governor proposed pointing 10% of African banking liquidity and 5% of international reserves into investments within the continent
PLUS: The Alamein Investment Platform is planned to be launched by the African Union summit in February 2027
Egypt is building a blue economy framework — here’s what it’s worth and what’s at stake
Egypt’s marine and water resources generate bns across shipping, fishing, tourism, and desalination, but have never been managed as a…
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