Egypt Economic Outlook
June 7, 2022
Annual economic growth should be decelerating in H2 FY 2022 (January–June 2022), due to the fallout from the war in Ukraine. Goods exports growth slowed in January–February over the previous quarter, while tighter financial conditions will be dampening domestic demand. Meanwhile, pressure on the current account is increasing due to the country’s reliance on food and fuel imports. Further, soaring food prices are denting consumers’ purchasing power and could heighten social tensions. That said, support from Gulf neighbors and buoyant Suez Canal revenue should be providing support. On the heels of Fitch Rating’s affirmation of the country’s ‘B+’ rating, Moody’s followed suit, but downgraded the outlook to negative. It cited mounting downside risks, including a smaller shock absorption capacity amid dwindling reserves.Egypt Economic Growth
In FY 2023 (July 2022–June 2023) GDP growth will decelerate. Demand will ease amid tighter monetary policy, a weaker pound and soaring inflation. That said, support from the country’s Gulf allies and a seemingly imminent agreement with the IMF should provide some support. Potential food scarcity could stir domestic social tensions. FocusEconomics panelists project GDP to expand 4.7% in FY 2023, which is down 0.1 percentage points from last month’s forecast, and 4.6% in FY 2024.Egypt Economy Data
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Egypt Facts
| Value | Change | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond Yield | 13.70 | 0.0 % | Dec 31 |
| Exchange Rate | 16.04 | 0.0 % | Jan 01 |
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Egypt Economic News
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Egypt: Inflation comes in at highest level since November 2018 in August
September 9, 2022
Inflation came in at 14.6% in August, up from July’s 13.6%, moving further above the upper bound of the Central Bank’s 5.0–9.0% target band—where it has been for the past six months.
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Egypt: PMI hits highest reading since February in August; conditions still deteriorate
September 5, 2022
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which measures business activity in the non-oil private sector, came in at a six-month high of 47.6 in August, up from July's 46.4.
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Egypt: Central Bank surprises markets by staying put in August
August 18, 2022
At its 18 August monetary policy meeting, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) opted to maintain all of its rates unchanged, mirroring its June move.
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Egypt: Inflation comes in at highest level since May 2019 in July
August 10, 2022
Consumer prices increased 1.33% in July over the previous month, swinging from June's 0.16% fall.
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Egypt: PMI increases in July; conditions continue to deteriorate
August 3, 2022
The S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index—which measures business activity in the non-oil private sector—came in at 46.4 in July, up from June's 45.2.
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