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Through transition, Central Bank seeks stability, maintains secrecy
July 21, 2011
Through transition, Central Bank seeks stability, maintains secrecy
The events of the past six months have shaken Egypt’s economy, drying up tourism and leaving international investors leery. But…
Egypt shares mixed, OCI gains and TMG dips
July 20, 2011
Egypt shares mixed, OCI gains and TMG dips
Egypt shares are mixed, with the index's biggest firm, Orascom Construction Industries (OCI), gaining as it begins a stock buy-back…
Egyptians still ‘willing to migrate’ post-Mubarak, study finds
July 20, 2011
Egyptians still ‘willing to migrate’ post-Mubarak, study finds
Nearly half of Egyptians between the ages of 19 and 29 are “willing to migrate” abroad, a recent survey by…
Govt abolishes Ministry of Investment and privatization program
July 19, 2011
Govt abolishes Ministry of Investment and privatization program
The government has cancelled its controversial privatization program, ordering the formation of a committee which will be charged with reviewing…
Egypt’s Finance Minister does not rule out return to IMF
July 19, 2011
Egypt’s Finance Minister does not rule out return to IMF
Egypt's finance minister-designate told Reuters on Tuesday that the government was committed to a market economy and to creating an…
Egyptian banks decline Central Bank offer for repos
July 19, 2011
Egyptian banks decline Central Bank offer for repos
Egypt's central bank said not a single bank took up its offer for US$1 billion in seven-day repurchase agreements in…
Ezz Steel full-year net profit pulled down by costs
July 19, 2011
Ezz Steel full-year net profit pulled down by costs
Egypt's Ezz Steel Co reported a 53 percent drop in full-year 2010 net profit on Tuesday after surging costs outweighed…
Steel rebar prices increased 11.8% in June
July 18, 2011
Steel rebar prices increased 11.8% in June
Steel rebar prices increased by 11.8% in June, reaching an average of LE5257 per ton, compared to just LE4699 at…
Islamist parties search for economic footing
July 18, 2011
Islamist parties search for economic footing
Unlike liberals, leftist or social democratic political parties, their Islamist counterparts are hardly defined by their economic perspective. Religious parties…
Egypt’s benchmark stock index drops on fears over new unrest
July 17, 2011
Egypt’s benchmark stock index drops on fears over new unrest
Egypt’s benchmark stock index extended its decline for a third consecutive day on Tuesday, pulled lower by an escalation of…