Egypt

BMI View: These are testing times for the global economy, and Egypt is not immune, with the population feeling the pain of rising food prices acutely. Increased risk aversion in global... 2008-04-03

News that municipal elections have been called for April 8 is of some concern for stability. The government has said that the polls will allow independents (and hence Muslim Brotherhood)... 2008-02-27

In spite of a worsening global climate, Egypt remains one of the most robust growth stories in the region, and in fact we have revised up our 2008 real GDP growth forecast from 5.9%... 2008-02-27

BMI View: With high inflation and municipal elections on the horizon, we do not see the government opting to cut fuel subsidies in H108 - particularly as revenue growth has given... 2008-02-27

The difficulties of maintaining the international relations it relies upon and placating a restive anti-US and anti-Israeli population continue to pose a serious risk to stability... 2008-02-05

In spite of a worsening global climate, Egypt remains one of the most robust growth stories in the region, and in fact we have revised up our 2008 real GDP growth forecast from 5.9%... 2008-02-05

We revisit some of our key market views in the light of the renewed turmoil in global markets this

BMI View: Egypt looks set to continue to attract strong FDI inflows, as a look back over the sweeping reforms introduced over the last few years demonstrates.

We are encouraged by news that Egypt is moving further towards normalising diplomatic ties with Iran following a rare visit by Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Council Ali... 2008-01-07

We anticipate real GDP growth to slow down - but remain strong - in 2008 coming in around 6.0%, from a projected 7.1% a year earlier. The budget deficit is set to widen slightly to