3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (479+ words) The research department of HC Securities & Investment has released its latest evaluation of Commercial International Bank stock (COMI), projecting that Egypt's banking sector profitability will benefit from a slower monetary easing cycle and a lower required reserve ratio (RRR). "Accordingly,…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (499+ words) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is set to trigger the sharpest increase in global energy prices since 2022, sending shockwaves through commodity markets and clouding growth prospects worldwide, according to the latest Commodity Markets Outlook from the World Bank…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (396+ words) Seven weeks into the Iran conflict, the economic damage is beginning to show up in the data " and the picture is darkening. As preliminary business surveys roll in from economies stretching from Australia to the United States, analysts and policymakers…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (692+ words) Annual urban headline inflation accelerated to 15. 2% in March 2026, up from 13. 4% in February, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The increase was driven by rising food and non-food inflation, with food inflation climbing to 5. 8% from 4. 6%, while non-food inflation rose…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (257+ words) Egypt's economy expanded by 5. 3% in the first half of the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk told international investors during a meeting in Washington, attributing the growth to private sector investments. Speaking at an open dialogue organised by Jefferies…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (775+ words) Egypt's current account deficit narrowed by 13. 6% to $9. 5bn during the first half of the fiscal year (Fy) 2025/26 financial year, driven primarily by a 29. 6% surge in remittances from Egyptians working abroad to $22. 1bn, alongside robust foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, Central Bank of…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (345+ words) Egypt's trade deficit widened to $4. 8bn in January 2026, up from $4. 2bn in the same month of 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year increase, according to Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a statement issued on Monday, the agency said the rise in…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (264+ words) Egypt's Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Wednesday that prioritising essential supplies for citizens and production requirements for investors is key to mitigating economic risks. Speaking during a meeting of the Crisis Management and Risk Reduction Committee at the Ministry…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (368+ words) Egypt's engineering exports reached a record high in February 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance in the sector's history, according to the Engineering Export Council (EEC). The council said exports rose by 37. 6% year-on-year to approximately $709. 7m in February, up from $515. 8m in the…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (236+ words) The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said banks operating in the Egyptian market recorded net profits of EGP 601. 612bn in December 2025, up from EGP 433. 772bn in September. According to the CBE, net interest income reached EGP 1. 05trn, while total operating income stood at…...