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CBE raises key interest rates by 100 bps

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) raised its key interest rates by 100 basis points, the bank announced in a statement.

Updated 10/29/2026 7:04:00 PM
CBE requires banks to obtain approval for amendments to investment fund policies

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has called on banks to seek its approval before amending the investment policies of their affiliated investment funds.

Updated 10/28/2026 8:42:00 AM
CBE, EIB discuss strengthening cooperation on sustainable finance

Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), met with Gelsomina Vigliotti, Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and future partnership plans

Updated 10/26/2026 2:36:00 PM
HC Securities expects CBE to hold interest rates steady amid global risks

HC Securities & Investment expects the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to maintain its key interest rates at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, citing ongoing geopolitical risks.

Updated 10/26/2026 10:22:00 AM
Egypt’s remittances jump 27.2% YoY in 8 months: CBE

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad rose by 27.2% year-on-year (YoY) to $33.9 billion in the January-August 2026 period from $26.6 billion, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data.

Updated 10/13/2026 11:08:00 AM
Egypt’s BoP records $2.8B surplus in FY2025/26

Egypt’s balance of payments (BoP) recorded an overall surplus of $2.8 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 10/12/2026 3:34:00 PM
CBE issues EGP 150B debt instruments on October 12

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) auctioned treasury bills (T-bills) at a combined value of EGP 130 billion through two tranches on Monday, October 12, according to official data.

Updated 10/12/2026 1:55:00 PM
Egypt's annual core inflation eases to 14.1% in September: CBE

The annual core consumer price index (CPI) inflation recorded 14.1% in September 2026, compared with 14.9% in August 2026, according to data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 10/12/2026 6:33:00 AM
Egypt’s net international reserves reach $57.35B end-September: CBE

Egypt’s net international reserves reached $57.35 billion at the end of September 2026, up from $57.215 billion a month earlier, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 10/7/2026 10:03:00 AM
CBE declares October 8 official holiday for Armed Forces Day

Banks in Egypt will be closed on Thursday, October 8, in celebration of Armed Forces Day and the anniversary of the 6th of October War victory, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced.

Updated 10/4/2026 3:03:00 PM
Egypt’s August net foreign assets hit highest since January 2020: CBE

The net foreign assets (NFAs) of Egypt’s banking sector hit $31.2 billion in August 2026, marking the highest level recorded since January 2020, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) data.

Updated 10/1/2026 3:36:00 PM
Egypt’s IPN transactions hit EGP 4.3T by end of Q2 2026

Egypt’s Instant Payment Network (IPN) registered 1.47 billion transactions valued at EGP 4.33 trillion by the end of the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, said Hassan Abdalla, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 10/1/2026 10:55:00 AM
UAE, Egypt renew AED 5B currency swap agreement for 5 years

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) have renewed their currency swap agreement worth AED 5 billion, equivalent to EGP 69 billion, for five years, according to a statement.

Updated 9/30/2026 1:12:00 AM
Madbouly, CBE Governor discuss inflation, dollar inflows

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla to review key economic issues and measures to strengthen financial and monetary stability

Updated 9/27/2026 3:36:00 PM
CBE holds key interest rates steady for 5th consecutive MPC meeting

The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its overnight deposit and lending rates at 19% and 20%, respectively, after assessing recent inflation trends, forecasts, and risks to the inflation outlook.

Updated 9/24/2026 5:38:00 PM
Shalateen Mineral Resource's gold production exceeds 850 kg in first 9 months of 2026

Shalateen Mineral Resource Company increased its gold production by about 9.6% year on year in the first nine months of 2026, exceeding 850 kilograms, an official source told Al Arabiya Business.

Updated 9/23/2026 11:30:00 AM
Egypt’s remittances climb 28.1% YoY in January-July 2026

Remittances from Egyptians working abroad reached approximately $29.7 billion in the first seven months of 2026, as per data issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE).

Updated 9/21/2026 2:11:00 PM
HC expects CBE to raise interest rates by 100 bps

HC Securities & Investment expects the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise interest rates by 100 basis points as inflationary pressures persist and major central banks adopt tighter monetary policies.

Updated 9/21/2026 9:21:00 AM
CBE auctions EGP 110B T-bills on September 17

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) auctioned treasury bills (T-bills) at a total value of EGP 110 billion over two issues on Thursday, September 17

Updated 9/17/2026 4:35:00 AM
CBE sells EGP 5B in 3-year T-bonds

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) sold EGP 5 billion worth of fixed-rate treasury bonds (T-bonds) with a three-year maturity period in Monday’s auction.

Updated 9/15/2026 9:11:00 AM