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The Egyptian Pound

EGP rally boosting growth, trade competitiveness, and FX inflows | Capital Economics

The UK-based research firm said that the Egyptian pound’s rebound this year — alongside gains in exports and foreign exchange inflows — is starting to deliver real benefits to the economy.

EGP hits 10-month high as dollar liquidity improves, CBE calls on banks to ease FX restrictions

This marks a significant rebound from the lows of EGP 48.19 and EGP 48.29, respectively, seen on October 1 last year.

Leading banks ease FX restrictions amid rising currency stability, in line with latest CBE directives

Among the banks implementing the changes are the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), Commercial International Bank (CIB), and Arab African International Bank (AAIB).

EGP rises against USD once more

The Egyptian pound gained ground against the US dollar at the start of this week, bolstered by improved US dollar liquidity and easing geopolitical tensions in the region

USD continues to slip against EGP, stock market continues week’s recovery in parallel

Since the start of the current month, the USD had been facing a consecutive downward trend, losing nearly EGP 1.8 in recent weeks