CBE expects inflation to accelerate through Q3 2026 before gradual decline towards target
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) expects annual headline inflation to accelerate through the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, driven partly by unfavourable base effects, supply-side pressures linked to ongoing regional conflict, exchange-rate movements and fiscal adjustment measures. Earlier on
Strong expectations for CBE to keep interest rates unchanged at Thursday meeting
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its third regular meeting of the year on Thursday to determine the direction of key interest rates, widely viewed as a leading indicator of
Al-Sisi reviews inflation, record reserves with CBE governor
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla to review inflation trends, foreign currency reserves, and overall economic performance amid ongoing regional geopolitical tensions. According to a presidential statement, the meeting assessed Egypt’s
CIB posts Q1 2026 consolidated revenue of EGP 31.2bn, net profit of EGP 17.8bn
Commercial International Bank (CIB) reported consolidated net profit of EGP 17.8bn for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, equivalent to EGP 4.65 per share, marking a 7% increase compared with the same period last year. The bank said it delivered
Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank sets FY 2026/27 draft budget at EGP 44.7bn
Egypt’s Nasser Social Bank has drafted a budget of EGP 44.7bn for the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, an increase from the revised EGP 43.8bn for FY 2025/26, as the institution aims to expand social protection programmes and microfinance. The financial
Banque Misr funds Andalusia Hospital Maadi expansion with EGP 300m, $6.5m over 8 years
Banque Misr has signed an eight-year financing agreement worth EGP 300m and $6.5m with Andalusia Hospital Maadi to finance construction and medical expansions, as part of the bank’s role in supporting vital sectors and promoting investments with developmental impact, particularly
Egyptian banking sector’s net foreign assets decline to $21.3bn in March 2026: CBE
The Egyptian banking sector’s net foreign assets (NFA) stood at $21.32bn, equivalent to EGP 1.164trn, in March 2026, down from $27.385bn, or EGP 1.313trn, recorded in February, according to a report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The
Egypt repays $6.4bn in external debt service in Q1 2025/26: CBE
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the government repaid $6.442bn in external debt service, covering both interest and principal, during the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025/2026 fiscal year, compared with $7.952bn in the same period of 2024/2025. In
Slower monetary easing to support banks’ profitability: HC
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).
CIB completes EGP 1.307bn securitisation issuance for B.TECH
Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) has completed an EGP 1.307bn securitisation issuance for B.TECH, acting as the exclusive financial advisor, lead arranger, issuance manager, promoter, and underwriter for the transaction. The single-tranche issuance, which carries a 12-month maturity, is