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
Strong expectations for CBE to hold interest rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its second regular meeting of the year, on Thursday, to decide on key interest rates, which serve as a strong indicator of the direction
Strong expectations of 1-2% cut in EGP interest rates at CBE’s first meeting of 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its first regular meeting of 2026 on Thursday to decide the fate of key policy rates – the main indicator of the short-term direction
CBE set to decide EGP interest rates amid sharp split in market expectations
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will hold its seventh regular meeting of the year tomorrow, Thursday, to determine the direction of the key policy interest rates, which remain the primary indicator guiding short-term
IDG targets EGP 3bn investments in industrial zones by 2025
Egypt’s Industrial Development Group (IDG) has outlined its strategy for 2025, aiming to invest EGP 3bn into developing industrial land in various regions across the country. The company plans to accelerate land development and infrastructure improvements in key areas such
FEDCOC urges increased support for manufacturers, advocates for tax exemptions
Ahmed Zaki, Secretary-General of the Exporters’ Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson of the African Affairs Committee at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), and Chairperson of the Export Committee at the Council of Arab Economic Unity
Egyptian gold demand declines in Q4 2024 amid price hikes
Local demand for gold in Egypt decreased in the fourth quarter of 2024, despite stabilising prices, due to rising inflation and higher price levels, according to the Gold Bullion 2024 report. Throughout 2024, gold prices in Egypt experienced significant fluctuations,
CBE expected to keep interest rates unchanged for sixth consecutive meeting
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) is set to hold its final meeting of the year on Thursday, to decide on key interest rates, which serve as primary indicators of short-term trends for the
CBE to launch $900m T-bill auction
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) will conduct a $900m local treasury bill auction tomorrow, Monday. These US dollar-denominated T-bills will mature on 2 December 2025. The proceeds from this auction will be used to settle a previous auction held