The Egyptian pound regains the initiative
Just a few weeks ago, most economic analyses were focused on the ability of the Egyptian pound to withstand a wave of external and domestic pressures that began with escalating geopolitical tensions in the region, rising oil prices, and the
Opinion | The Egyptian pound: Between stability gains and cautious outlook
The recent strengthening of the Egyptian pound (EGP) against the US dollar towards the end of last week’s trading was not merely a random fluctuation or a simple market reaction to easing geopolitical tensions and cautious optimism over a potential
Egypt’s gold prices fall EGP 100 on currency gains
Gold prices in Egypt declined during April 11-18, moving against the global rally as the Egyptian pound strengthened against the US dollar, according to iSagha’s weekly report. The price of 21-karat gold—the most widely traded locally—fell by about EGP 100,
65.5% increase in Egyptian remittances during August: CBE
Remittances from Egyptians working abroad surged by 65.5% in August 2024, reaching around $2.6bn, up from approximately $1.6bn in August 2023. According to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), remittances saw a significant increase of 76.2% over July and August