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Central Banks

CBE likely to hold through Q2

Inflation prints cooling, FX reserves rebuilding. Policy stability supports Egyptian banking earnings; watch loan growth in Q3.

Geopolitics

Red Sea tensions: a measured view

Suez transit volumes -42% YoY. Egyptian FX revenue impact estimated at $5–7B annually. Modest negative for EGP unless resolved.

Energy

OPEC+ discipline holding

Output cuts extended through Q3. Brent floor near $75 likely. Mixed effect: importer relief vs. regional energy revenue.

Inflation

Egypt CPI eases to 24.1%

Sequential disinflation continues. Real yields turning positive — supportive for local fixed income allocations.

Egypt focus

Ras El Hekma inflows boost reserves

First tranches deployed. Reduces near-term FX overhang; constructive for cross-border equity inflows into EGX.

Gold & FX

Gold tests $2,400 — structural bid

Central bank buying persistent. Allocations of 5–15% historically improve risk-adjusted returns in MENA portfolios.