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Central bank reduces its interest rates by 50 basis points

According to a statement on the bank’s website, the discount and repurchasing…

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El-Beblawi’s government sees highest recorded monthly borrowing rates in three years

The financial monthly bulletin issued by the Ministry of Finance showed the…

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Four days off to stock market employees for Eid Al-Fitr

The break is set to last four days until 11 August, with…

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Moody’s downgrades Bank of Alexandria’s rating to B3

Moody’s stated the rating action was driven by the firm’s “view that…

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World Bank proposes aid plan for Egypt

The World Bank reveals that the plan involves providing technical assistance

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Supreme Administrative Court annuls Omar Effendi’s privatisation

The retail store will be restored to public ownership

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Qatari liquefied natural gas arrives

Port facilities are not yet capable of importing liquefied gas, but such…

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IMF waiting for the “right time” for loan negotiations

The global lender said all discussions are being held with the technical…

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IFC investments in MENA reach $3bn in fiscal year 2013

IFC combined those investments with a broad range of advisory services to…

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Orascom’s stock market pullout started Wednesday

Other companies that will be delisted from EGX30 are Raya, Egyptian for…

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