He also said Egypt’s engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains important not only for financing, but also for technical coordination and reform monitoring, with continued cooperation expected as policy implementation progresses.
The outlook was presented during Standard Chartered’s Global Research Briefing, which was attended by Business Today Egypt.
Inflation rose to 15.2% in March 2026, driven by higher energy and food prices. The Central Bank of Egypt kept its key policy rate unchanged at 19.5% in April, while international reserves reached $52.8 billion, supported by continued International Monetary Fund (IMF) assistance.
Egypt targets over 5% growth while expanding innovative financing and private sector partnerships.
Inflation is expected to moderate significantly, from 33.3% in 2024 to 20.4% in 2025 and 11.8% in 2026.
