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Egypt inflation set to climb to 10.9%, says IMF
May 21, 2013
Egypt inflation set to climb to 10.9%, says IMF
Inflation in Egypt is expected to climb to 10.9 percent this year, the highest level since 2010, the International Monetary…
Official: reconciliation with Mubarak-era businessmen would attract more investment
May 21, 2013
Official: reconciliation with Mubarak-era businessmen would attract more investment
Mohamed Omran, head of Egypt's stock market, described the government's decision to reach reconciliation settlements with businessmen as “important” and…
Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: Problem of unemployment likely to worsen in Egypt
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Final Issue: How one Egyptian family struggles to make ends meet amid harsh conditions
April 25, 2013
Final Issue: How one Egyptian family struggles to make ends meet amid harsh conditions
This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
Egypt to issue schedule next month for gradual fuel subsidy cuts
April 24, 2013
Egypt to issue schedule next month for gradual fuel subsidy cuts
Egypt aims next month to issue a schedule of gradual rises in the subsidised prices various industries pay for fuel,…
Borsa struggles under heavy hand of government
April 24, 2013
Borsa struggles under heavy hand of government
Egyptian fund manager Mohamed Ayad watched his clients lose money for months until he himself became a victim of the…
Egypt wants bigger share in future oil, gas contracts
April 24, 2013
Egypt wants bigger share in future oil, gas contracts
Egypt will seek a bigger share of production in future oil and gas exploration contracts signed with foreign companies, its…
IMF delegate claims Egypt loan to be finalized in May
April 24, 2013
IMF delegate claims Egypt loan to be finalized in May
Egypt and the International Monetary Fund have agreed on the main aspects of a US$4.8 billion loan and the deal…
Egypt sees 3.8% growth in next fiscal year
April 23, 2013
Egypt sees 3.8% growth in next fiscal year
Egypt said its economy would grow by 3.8 percent in the fiscal year starting in July as ministers outlined the…