finance
Euro holds three-year highs as dollar weakens further
Business
January 15, 2018
Euro holds three-year highs as dollar weakens further
The euro held at three-year highs against the dollar on Monday after last week’s surge, its rise fueled by growing…
South Korea plans to ban cryptocurrency trading, rattles market
World
January 11, 2018
South Korea plans to ban cryptocurrency trading, rattles market
South Korea’s government said on Thursday it plans to ban cryptocurrency trading, sending bitcoin prices plummeting and throwing the virtual…
Brexit caused 37 percent fall in new London financial jobs in December – report
World
January 11, 2018
Brexit caused 37 percent fall in new London financial jobs in December – report
Britain’s forthcoming exit from the European Union was the main reason for a 37 percent decline in new jobs available…
CBE warns against Bitcoin transactions
Egypt
January 10, 2018
CBE warns against Bitcoin transactions
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) warned against using virtual currencies, namely Bitcoin, due to the high risks involved, describing…
Parliament approves first preliminary bankruptcy law
Egypt
January 10, 2018
Parliament approves first preliminary bankruptcy law
In an effort to improve Egypt’s ranking as an attractive market for investment, the Egyptian General Assembly in Parliament approved the…
Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom
Egypt
January 8, 2018
Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom
Encouraged by Egypt’s economic reforms, a major gas find, streamlined business rules and a devalued currency, investors are increasingly optimistic…
Euro zone economy’s growth best in nearly seven years, PMIs suggest
World
January 4, 2018
Euro zone economy’s growth best in nearly seven years, PMIs suggest
The euro zone economy closed out the year with the strongest growth in nearly seven years, driven by accelerating services…
Foreign currency reserves rose to record-high $37.19 bn in December 2017: CBE
Economy
January 3, 2018
Foreign currency reserves rose to record-high $37.19 bn in December 2017: CBE
Egypt’s net foreign currency reserves climbed to an all-time high of $37.19 billion in December 2017, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)…
Egypt’s central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Economy
January 2, 2018
Egypt’s central bank keeps interest rates unchanged
Egypt’s central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday as inflation remained in double digits a year after…
US dollar exchange rate approaching LE 18
Business
December 18, 2017
US dollar exchange rate approaching LE 18
The US dollar exchange rate hiked during Monday morning trading, approaching LE 18, with more than one bank selling it…