Egypt’s annual urban inflation rises to 12.5% in October, driven by higher fuel prices
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate rose to 12.5% in October 2025, up from 11.7% in September, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The increase was largely driven by higher fuel prices, following the government’s decision
CBE attributes inflation slowdown to easing food prices for fourth consecutive month
Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation declined to 11.7% in September 2025, down from 12% in August, marking the fourth consecutive month of moderation, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This deceleration was primarily driven by a sharp slowdown
No intervention in foreign exchange market; it operates freely: CBE’s Deputy Governor
Rami Aboul Naga, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), confirmed that the bank is not intervening in the foreign exchange market, stating that there is currently no benefit to such intervention. “The market is responding and correcting
Gold prices surge 5.9% since early March amid market uncertainty
Global gold prices continued their upward trajectory last week, marking a third consecutive weekly gain despite a pullback in the final two trading sessions after reaching an all-time high. Over the past week, gold prices rose by 1.3%, peaking at
Annual urban inflation drops sharply to 12.8% in February 2025: CBE
Egypt’s annual urban headline inflation fell significantly to 12.8% in February 2025, down from 24.0% in January, marking its lowest level in nearly three years. This sharp decline was largely driven by a favorable base effect and stable monthly price
Al-Mashat addresses global growth, inflation, gender equality at Davos 2025
Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in several discussions on global growth, inflation, gender equality, and the future of development in Africa. This came during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,
CBE explains decline in inflation during December 2024
Annual urban headline inflation decreased to 24.1% in December 2024, down from 25.5% in November 2024, marking the lowest rate in two years. This decline is primarily driven by a reduction in food inflation, which steadily decreased over the course
Gold prices rise amid US inflation data anticipation: Gold Bullion
Gold prices increased in global trading on Tuesday, bolstered by uncertainty surrounding the political plans of US President-elect Donald Trump. Markets are awaiting US inflation data, expected to offer more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy. The global
CBE reports decline in annual core inflation to 23.7% in November
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has reported a slight decrease in annual core inflation, which dropped to 23.7% in November 2024, down from 24.4% in October 2024. Monthly core inflation for November 2024 stood at 0.4%, a decrease from
Egypt’s annual urban inflation slows to 25.5% in November 2024
Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate eased to 25.5% in November 2024, down from 26.5% in October, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). The monthly inflation rate registered a modest 0.5%, driven by a 1.9% drop