Egypt secures record hard-currency reserves as overseas transfers spike
Egypt’s financial sector achieved its strongest foreign reserve position in six years, boosted by a massive influx of capital from citizens living abroad. Latest data released by the Central Bank of Egypt reveals that net foreign assets held across the banking system scaled $31.2 billion as of August 2026—a peak figure not seen since 2020. … The post Egypt secures record hard-currency reserves as…
Egypt's financial sector has reached its strongest foreign reserve position in six years, according to a report from the Central Bank of Egypt. Net foreign assets held by the banking system soared to $31.2 billion as of August 2026, marking a peak not seen since 2020. The surge in capital is driven by a consistent rise in overseas worker remittances.
In July 2026 specifically, Egyptians living abroad sent nearly $4.5 billion home, a 20.0% increase compared to $3.8 billion sent in July 2025. This steady growth in transfers demonstrates renewed confidence in official banking channels and provides critical hard-currency liquidity for Egypt's economic stabilization efforts.
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