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IMF sees lower growth, sharply higher inflation in Egypt next year
The Fund expects growth to slow to 3.7% this year
It’s Fed day
Expect another 25-bps hike, taking rates to their highest level in 22 years
Federal Reserve expected to hike rates this week
A 25-bps hike would take the benchmark rate to its highest level since 2001
Last Night’s Talk Shows: Rolling blackouts continue to dominate conversation on the airwaves
Officials will hold a press conference soon to address the issue
Global banks are pricing in a soft landing as greenback weakens
But corporate defaults are expected to rise as high rates bite
UAE firms form MENA’s biggest property, FM platform + US Fed isn’t done tightening yet
Aldar Estates’ MENA-wide portfolio will include 135k properties under management
Central Bank of Egypt leaves interest rates unchanged
The CBE is adopting a wait-and-see approach while previous rate hikes take effect
THIS EVENING: All eyes on the Central Bank of Egypt’s MPC
Good afternoon, friends, and a very happy THURSDAY to us all. After a busy few days that showed no signs…
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