Tag: CBE

The CBE’s strategy to encircle imports failed to save dollars

Egypt’s economy is linked to a number of imported raw materials, says…

El Husseiny Hassan

CBE ignores increasing inflation, keeps interest rate unchanged contrary to expectations

With this decision, the interest rate on deposit remains at 11.75% and…

Hossam Mounir

Bank credit facilities increase by EGP 224.7bn over FY 2015/2016: CBE

Private sector accounts for 59.8% of the credit facilities, while industry leads…

Hossam Mounir

$2.8bn payment balance deficit in FY 2015/2016: CBE

Current account deficit reaches $18.7bn, compared to $12.1bn in FY 2014/2015

Hossam Mounir

PBDAC can reach nearly half the Egyptian population if properly supported by the government, CBE: Elkosayer

Depletion of foreign exchange resources is a major problem limiting the economy,…

Hossam Mounir

What are the challenges facing the Egyptian economy in the eyes of dealers?

Chief financial officers and heads of treasury sectors at banks (dealers) are…

Hossam Mounir

Only the Egyptian people can solve their current economic problems: ex-CBE governor

Egypt has lived through more difficult problems, but the collaboration between Egyptians…

Hossam Mounir

CBE expected to increase interest rate by 1% on Thursday

High inflation, application of VAT would raise Egyptian pound’s interest rate by…

Hossam Mounir

Banks granted EGP 207.7bn more credit facilities over 11-month period: CBE

Industry sector accounts for 32.2% of the credit facilities; while only 1.4%…

Hossam Mounir

Household sector acquires 75.3% of total deposits in banks in May: CBE

The household sector acquired 75.3% of the total deposits in banks in…

Hossam Mounir