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The Egyptian economy recorded several notable developments during the first week of September, led by the headline Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which rose to a seven-month high of 49.6 in August 2026 from 46.8 in July, signaling a slower pace of contraction.

Egypt plans $3B international bond issuances in FY2026/27

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Finance’s plan for international bond issuances worth a total of $3 billion during fiscal year (FY) 2026/2027 to diversify its financing sources and instruments while further reducing external debt.

What are your expectations for Egypt’s inflation trend in H2 2026?