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Egypt’s Economy in 2026: Record Reserves, Weaker Pound, IMF Deadline

Egypt's inflation eased to 14.5% and reserves hit a record US$57.2 billion, but the pound has slid to about 52.3 per US$ and the US$8 billion IMF programme ends on 15 December.

  • Egypt's economy shows record reserves and a weaker pound.
  • Inflation eased to 14.5% in August, with IMF program nearing deadline.
  • External debt at $164.8 billion, budget deficit 5.3% of GDP.

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