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An IMF agreement could be sealed before the end of the month, according to Goldman
IMF program by the end of this month? EGP to 24? A mood of “cautious optimism”? These are some of…
Bailing out the world
The IMF has never been this busy: IMF lending to struggling economies has climbed to a record high, with total…
It could take another month or two to finalize IMF support -Maait
Talks for an IMF facility could wrap in another month or two, Finance Minister Mohamed Maait told Bloomberg (watch, runtime:…
THIS MORNING: To conference or not to conference? MPs return next week + An Olympic bid?
Good morning, friends. We’re back in Omm El Donia after a week in Dubai — and reveling in the fact…
THIS MORNING: Egypt’s talks with the IMF to wrap “soon”
Good morning, wonderful people, and hello from day two of the EFG Hermes One on One investor conference in Dubai.…
THIS MORNING: El Sisi to meet Qatari emir today + US inflation data raises fears of 100-bps Fed rate hike
The Madbouly government has a message for you this morning: “We’re serious about making nice with private business. Begad.” (Okay,…
THIS EVENING: Details on state privatization program’s revival coming soon + IMF could top up lending quotas
Happy Monday, wonderful people. We have another brisk news day here in Omm El Donia — and we’re not even…
Are we looking at a rebound in EM bonds as the IMF pushes ahead with bailouts?
IMF backing is good for emerging markets (who’d a thunk it?): Recent IMF bailouts are helping to restore investor confidence…
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