{"id":691338,"date":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/?p=691338"},"modified":"2026-04-03T06:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T06:50:53","slug":"cbe-pauses-easing-cycle-keeps-rates-steady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/04\/03\/cbe-pauses-easing-cycle-keeps-rates-steady\/","title":{"rendered":"CBE pauses easing cycle, keeps rates steady"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning, friends, and happy weekend. <\/strong>It\u2019s been another intense week in the press as the regional repercussions of war continue to unfold. We have the full rundown for you below. Also today, we break down what is arguably already the best movie of the year, find solace in the pages of a classic gothic novel, treat ourselves to Mediterranean flavors, and tune in to a podcast worth the hours-long runtime.<\/p>\n

Already planning your Easter long weekend?<\/strong> In today\u2019s edition of The Enterprise Guide, we\u2019re looking at how you can make the most out of a long weekend in Siwa \u2014 sights to see, things to do, and much more.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f LAST WEEK IN 3 MINS-<\/p>\n

ECONOMY-<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1- The Monetary Policy Committee moved to leave interest rates unchanged at its most recent meeting<\/strong>, according to a statement<\/a> from the Central Bank of Egypt. The bank kept the overnight deposit rate at 19.0%, in line with the projections of the majority of analysts and economic experts polled by EnterpriseAM<\/a>. This marks a sharp shift from February\u2019s \u201ccrisis management is over\u201d narrative as regional tensions trigger capital outflows, EGP depreciation, and a surprise fuel price hike.<\/p>\n

#2- Fitch Solutions\u2019 research arm BMI now sees our GDP growth ending the current fiscal year at 4.9% y-o-y<\/strong>, down 0.3 percentage points<\/a> from its previous forecast. Oxford Economics likewise downgraded its 2026 forecast 0.4 percentage points to 4.5% y-o-y. S&P Global Ratings also sees GDP growing at a 4.7% y-o-y clip in the current fiscal year, down 0.1 percentage points<\/a> from its previous forecast.<\/p>\n

#3-<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s fiscal performance showed a <\/strong>modest improvement<\/a><\/strong> during the first eight months of the current fiscal year<\/strong>, with the budget deficit narrowing to 4.6% of GDP \u2014 a 0.2 percentage point decrease from the same period last year.<\/p>\n

DEBT-<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1- The cabinet approved a debt-targeting draft general budget for the next fiscal year<\/strong>, which looks to build a EGP 1.2 tn primary surplus<\/a> \u2014 or 5% of GDP. Taking this approach will freeup \u201cadditional credit for debt reduction and social protection.\u201d<\/p>\n

#2- Unlocking the remaining USD 3.3 bn from Egypt\u2019s IMF program now hinges on <\/strong>a faster pace of state asset sales<\/a><\/strong>.<\/strong> The government is currently pushing to extend the overall arrangement by two months to December to ensure it satisfies the Fund\u2019s structural benchmarks.<\/p>\n

#3- The Madbouly government secured a new <\/strong>JPY 35 bn loan<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 equivalent to USD 220 mn \u2014 from Japan to shore up the budget and grease the wheels of private-sector reform.<\/p>\n

IPO WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n

The government submitted listing documentation for <\/strong><\/a><\/strong>five state-owned firms<\/a><\/strong> to the EGX<\/strong>, which are currently undergoing a review by the FRA. The companies include El Nahda Industries, of which a relatively large stake is expected to be offered, potentially between 30-40%. The planned offerings also include the Egyptian Ferroalloys Company, with an expected stake of up to 20%, alongside El Nasr Glass, El Nasr Mining, and Alexandria Co. for Refractories.<\/p>\n

ENERGY-<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1- Production at the Leviathan gas field and its exports to Egypt look set to <\/strong>remain on hold<\/a><\/strong>, with Israel extending its state of emergency until 14 April. The delay looks likely to make Egypt\u2019s hopes for first gas in 2027 very unlikely.<\/p>\n

#2- It looks like fertilizer manufacturers won't be the only ones that could soon see gas prices rise in tandem with their export values. <\/strong>The government is mulling a flexible, phased pricing structure<\/a> for natural gas across several sectors.<\/p>\n

M&A WATCH-<\/strong><\/p>\n

Construction firm CCC Egypt acquired a 99% stake in Nile Aluminum and Metals Co. (AluNile).<\/strong> The transaction marks a strategic push<\/a> into the building materials value chain as the Egypt unit of CCC International looks to vertically integrate beyond its core contracting business.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf0d AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS-<\/p>\n

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It was another week dominated by the US-Iran war in global headlines<\/strong>, with a potential end now in sight.<\/p>\n

The week began with Yemen\u2019s Houthis joining the strikes<\/strong>, firing ballistic missiles<\/a> at Israel on Saturday and vowing to keep up attacks as long as US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon\u2019s Hezbollah continue. The Iran-backed militia fired a second wave<\/a> of missiles and drones at southern Israel on Sunday. The strikes drove oil prices higher<\/a> on Monday.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, some 3.5k additional US troops landed in the region on Sunday.<\/strong> A day later, US President Donald Trump topped headlines as he threatened to \u201ccompletely\u201d obliterate<\/a> Iran\u2019s energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not \u201cimmediately\u201d reopened.<\/p>\n

The growing global oil supply crisis prompted EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen to tell governments on Tuesday they should <\/strong>prepare for a prolonged disruption<\/a><\/strong> to energy markets<\/strong> as a result of the US-Iran war. On the same day, Trump said he is \u201cwilling to end<\/a> the US military campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wednesday saw Trump <\/strong>reiterate<\/strong> that the war with Iran could end in <\/strong>\u201ctwo to three weeks<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d as he threatened to leave Nato if European countries don\u2019t step up to stop Iran from blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Not long after, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK would gather 35 countries<\/a> to discuss ways to reopen and secure the strait. Meanwhile, Iran\u2019s IRGC threatened to attack US tech companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Google, in retaliation for US assassinations in Iran.<\/p>\n

Trump\u2019s address made headlines on Thursday<\/strong>, again vowing that the war is \u201cvery close\u201d to ending<\/a> and reiterating his timeline of continuing strikes<\/a> on Iran for the next two to three weeks if there\u2019s no agreement. Oil saw another hike following the US president\u2019s speech.<\/p>\n

IN OTHER NEWS- Major layoffs and hiring freezes also dominated headlines this week.<\/strong> On Tuesday, global consumer goods giant Unilever announced that it is enforcing a three-month global hiring freeze<\/a> as it grapples with high shipping costs due to the US-Iran war. Oracle made significant job cuts on Tuesday \u2014 about 10k workers are believed to have lost their jobs via a 6am email.<\/p>\n

CLOSER TO HOME- Israel\u2019s parliament <\/strong>passed a law<\/a><\/strong> that makes execution the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal terrorism. <\/strong>Human rights advocates condemned the move, arguing that it contradicts the state\u2019s longstanding freeze on capital punishment.<\/p>\n

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\u2600\ufe0f THE WEATHER THIS WEEKEND- <\/p>\n

We\u2019re in for less tumultuous weather this weekend <\/strong>\u2014 fingers crossed \u2014 with temperatures in the capital today set to peak at 26\u00b0C, with a low of 15\u00b0C. It\u2019s more of the same tomorrow, with a high of 26\u00b0C and a low of 13\u00b0C, according to our favorite weather app.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfa4 HAPPENING THIS WEEK<\/strong>END-<\/p>\n

AUC<\/strong> Tahrir CultureFest is back <\/strong>under the theme \u201cFUTURE C-AI-RO,\u201d running until tomorrow, Saturday, 4 April at AUC Tahrir Square between 2-11pm. This year\u2019s festival<\/a> explores how tradition and technology will shape the future of our capital city, featuring panel talks from tech experts alongside a packed lineup<\/a> of exhibitions, downtown excursions, live performances, a book fair, a bazaar, and a children\u2019s program.<\/p>\n

Registration is available at the gate for full campus access<\/strong>, with some events operating on a first-come, first-served basis \u2014 you can check out the full program <\/a>here<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ehab Tawfik is landing at CJC 610 tonight<\/strong> for a vibrant and nostalgic night<\/a> of his defining pop hits live. Doors open at 8pm \u2014 tickets are available on Cairo Jazz Club\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Egypt Career Summit returns to the British University <\/strong>in Egypt campus this weekend.<\/strong> With over 1k job vacancies available, the summit<\/a> gathers a diverse lineup of experts and guest speakers for insightful talks and workshops. Career tracks include engineering, marketing, e-sports, e-gaming, AI, tech, mental health, HR, sales, and much more. Today\u2019s summit runs between 1-7pm, and tomorrow\u2019s runs between 11am-6:30pm. Tickets are available on Career 180<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An art exhibition awaits at New Cairo\u2019s <\/strong>Maison 69<\/a><\/strong> at Garden 8<\/strong>, showcasing works by Cuban-born and Cairo-based artist Maria Maher<\/a>. Running through Sunday, 5 April, the exhibition features Maher\u2019s signature dynamic, large-scale canvases.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfa4 HAPPENING NEXT W<\/strong>EEK-<\/p>\n

World-renowned composer Omar Khairat is taking to the <\/strong>stage at the Cairo Opera House\u2019s Main Hall<\/strong> on Monday, 6 April and Tuesday, 7 April. Doors open at 6:30pm on both nights<\/a> \u2014 you can book your tickets on Tazkarti<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have you always been captivated by The Starry Night? <\/strong>The iconic masterpiece comes to life in Cairo on Tuesday, 7 April at Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience<\/a>. The internationally acclaimed exhibition lands at District 5 by Marakez, transforming over 700 works by Vincent Van Gogh into fully immersive visual and sonic experiences. Ticket sale details are available on the exhibition\u2019s website<\/a>. Additional dates are set to be confirmed soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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