The net international reserves (NIR) of Egypt amounted to $50.216 billion at the end of November 2025.

Egypt’s annual headline inflation reached 10.0% in November 2025, versus 10.1% during October, the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics’ (CAPMAS) data showed.

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) announced it has adopted an updated technical and regulatory framework for financial evaluation and review, alongside the launch of a new digital platform designed to improve the investment environment in Egypt.

Egypt is preparing to launch a new package of incentives and policies aimed at increasing investment in several targeted sectors.

Egypt’s external debt increased to $161.2 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, rising by about $8.3 billion, or 5.5%, compared with the end of FY 2023/2024, according to the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) External Position of the Egyptian Economy 2024/2025 report.

Egypt outlined the latest progress of its economic reform agenda during a meeting between Minister of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visiting Cairo as part of the fifth and sixth reviews of the economic reform program.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said he expects discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to move forward smoothly, pointing to recent improvements in Egypt’s economic indicators, as per a statement.

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced the second package of tax incentives, saying it forms part of a wider plan to ease procedures for the taxpaying community.

Egypt presented an extensive plan to deepen trade integration, expand investment, and strengthen economic cooperation among the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) member states during the fourth meeting of the D-8 Trade Ministers Council, chaired by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib in Cairo.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its forecast for Egypt’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026 to 4.5%, up from its July estimate of 4.1%, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook report for October 2025.

Egypt’s balance of payment (BoP) recorded an overall deficit of $2.1 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, compared to an overall surplus of $9.7 billion in FY 2023/2024, according to a report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

The World Bank will release the second $500 million tranche of its financial support to Egypt before the end of 2025, according to the bank’s Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen, and Djibouti, Stephane Guimbert.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) commended Egypt’s recent economic developments, noting the resilience of the private sector and improvements in exchange rate performance and inflation management.

The Red Sea coastline, with its pristine beaches, year-round sunshine, and strategic location, emerges as one of Egypt’s most promising frontiers for economic development. As the government seeks to diversify its economy and boost tourism, attracting private sector investment to purchase and develop land along this stretch of coast has become significant. From luxury resorts to integrated tourism hubs, the potential for job creation, foreign revenue inflows, and regional revitalization is immense.

A government's budget is more than just a spreadsheet of numbers; it reflects national priorities, outlines a roadmap for development, and serves as a powerful tool for social and economic policy. Yet for many citizens, this critical document remains an inaccessible and confusing maze of complex terminology and fiscal data.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla to discuss the performance of the Egyptian economy and current policy priorities, according to a statement.

Standard Chartered Bank expects the Egyptian economy to maintain resilience and macroeconomic stability in the face of global challenges, according to its latest report, Global Market Outlook H2 2025.

In recent years, Egypt has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at rebalancing its economic landscape. A cornerstone of this ambitious endeavor is the strategic imperative to expand the role of the private sector significantly while reducing the state's pervasive presence in various economic activities. This shift is not merely an ideological preference; it is a pragmatic response to pressing economic realities and a forward-looking vision for sustainable growth.

The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to hold key interest rates steady, citing ongoing global uncertainties and recent domestic inflation trends.

Egypt’s Ministry of Finance has begun the executive procedures to disburse 50% of the total overdue payments to exporting companies under the export subsidy program.