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IMF lands in Cairo for the final review, with divestments, energy subsidies and tax on the table
Good morning, lovely people. The IMF mission is in town earlier than we expected for the eighth and final review…
Gov’t pushes to close out its IMF program before December, with a final review due in late November
Divestments are our strongest card going in, while energy subsidies and a stalled free zone tax are the sticking points
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
CBE keeps rates on hold but recasts policy guidance in broader terms
The central bank has revised its inflation forecast lower for a second straight meeting, but dropped its positive real interest-rate…
Analysts expect CBE to hold Thursday but consensus cracks
The CBE meets Thursday with inflation cooperating and external buffers solid. HC Securities argues the benign headline masks 4Q risks
Urban inflation unexpectedly slowed to 14.5% in August
August’s headline undershot the 15.5% analyst consensus as food prices kept falling, and analysts still see the CBE holding on…
Why Rep. Neveen El Tahri is optimistic
Foreign investors see a lot of potential in Egypt. Their optimism, however, is not necessarily shared by many inside Egypt.…
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CBE holds rates for a fourth meeting as inflation risks linger
The CBE kept its overnight deposit and lending rates at 19.0% and 20.0% as inflation risks and regional tensions continue
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