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Imagine Being Hassan Abdalla in a World Addicted to Instability
Imagine being Hassan Abdalla, the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). You are not overseeing the monetary…
Egypt and the Economics of Anxiety
In normal times, economies are measured through standard indicators: interest rates, inflation, fiscal deficits,…
How the Fed’s Higher-For-Longer Stance Is Reshaping Markets
In the later stages of a monetary tightening cycle, holding interest rates steady is rarely a sign of relief.…
Six Figures that Define Egypt’s 2026 Budget: Resilience Test or Transition Plan?
Reading Egypt’s state budget is no longer an analytical luxury; it is a necessity for understanding how economic…
Borrowing or Selling Assets: A Cycle That Risks Repeating the Crisis
There is little space left for incremental policy responses. The familiar toolkit—borrowing or selling state…
IMF sees Oman’s growth forecast for 2026 at 3.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Oman’s economy to grow by 3.5 per cent in 2026, before easing…
IMF sees Iraq’s economy contracting 6.8% in 2026
Iraq’s economy is expected to contract by 6.8 per cent in 2026 before rebounding strongly in 2027, as regional…
Bahrain’s economy seen contracting 0.5% in 2026 amid regional conflict – IMF
Bahrain’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts…
IMF sees Kuwait economy contracting 0.6% in 2026
Kuwait’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before returning to growth in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts…
IMF sees Qatar’s economy shrinking 8.6% in 2026 amid regional disruption
Qatar’s economy is expected to contract in 2026 before rebounding in 2027, as regional conflict disrupts energy…