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Finance Ministry looks to lock in lower rates with up to USD 2 bn Eurobond sale in Q1
Good afternoon, folks, and welcome to the almost-weekend. We have a brisk issue for you today, with news of Egypt…
Corporates drive GCC debt to records as sovereigns tap the brakes
Sovereign issuers sold more conventional bonds in 2025, driving regional bond markets to a four-year high
EIB, IFC commit USD 138 mn to RMBV, Alta Semper
PLUS- East Port Said to soon host USD 50 mn cement silo courtesy of Sky Ports
We can’t *all* live in Cairo…
The proposal includes a 10-year tax exemption for developers launching projects in remote areas
The GCC IPO party took a breather in 2025
The region recorded 40 IPOs during the year, down from 53 in 2024
FinMin to launch the long-awaited debt strategy this month
The ministry also plans to debut its first local green bond issuance in 1Q 2026
Wall Street hits records as rate cut odds fade for January
First on-time post-shutdown labor report reveals a “slow to hire, slow to fire” economy
Global elite’s wealth hits USD 11.9 tn after USD 2.2 tn surge in 2025
Big Tech, global equities, and rare-earth metals were the main engines, while crypto saw extreme volatility
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