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Egypt · Country watch

Inflation Eases, Fiscal Policy Supports Growth

Egypt's inflation eases to 13.9%, while fiscal policies aim to boost investment and employment.

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The picture Improving

Conditions for business in Egypt are improving as inflation eases and fiscal policies support growth. These developments suggest a stable economic environment for the upcoming week.

In this briefing Ministry of Finance (Egypt) · Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics · Fitch Ratings

Regulation

  • finance
  • public-sector

Finance Ministry supports investment and growth

The Ministry of Finance building in the Government District of the New Capital, Egypt
The Ministry of Finance building in the Government District of the New Capital, Egypt Abdelrhman 1990, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Ministry of Finance in Egypt has announced that its fiscal policy priorities are aligned with the country's economic agenda to stimulate investment, promote growth, and create jobs, according to DailyNewsEgypt. The ministry stated that public finances are being managed flexibly to drive economic activity while maintaining fiscal discipline and reducing debt. This statement followed S&P Global Ratings’ decision to affirm Egypt’s credit rating.

Impact Investors and employers in Egypt benefit from a supportive fiscal policy aimed at stimulating economic growth and job creation.

Sources: DailyNewsEgypt ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • finance

Egypt's urban inflation eases to 13.9% in September

Egypt's annual urban inflation rate decreased to 13.9% in September from 14.5% in August, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS), as reported by DailyNewsEgypt. However, monthly inflation rose to 1.3% in September, primarily driven by increased vegetable and food prices.

Impact Lenders and borrowers in Egypt see a slight easing in inflation pressures, although food prices remain a concern.

Sources: DailyNewsEgypt ↗

  • finance

Fitch affirms Egypt's 'B' rating with stable outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Egypt's credit rating at 'B' with a stable outlook, according to Al Masry al Youm. The Finance Ministry and economic experts welcomed the decision, highlighting Egypt's resilience in absorbing shocks amidst regional turmoil.

Impact Creditors and investors in Egypt gain confidence from the stable credit rating, indicating continued economic resilience.

Sources: Al Masry al Youm ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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