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Egypt Avoids Emerging-Market Downgrade

FTSE Russell removed Egypt from its downgrade Watch List on 6 October 2026 and kept the market in the emerging group, easing a risk for foreign funds.

  • Egypt remains a Secondary Emerging market as of 6 October 2026.
  • FTSE Russell removed Egypt from its Watch List for possible demotion.
  • Three companies now qualify for the FTSE emerging-market index.

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