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Geopolitical Risks and Economic Uncertainty Impact on Corporate Financial Performance in Egypt 2025

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Egypt in 2025 faces a complex interplay of persistent geopolitical risks and ongoing economicstabilization efforts, significantly influencing the corporate operating environment and financialperformance. Key risks include internal political dynamics, challenging economic reforms (inflation, debt,currency volatility), regional instability (Gaza, Sudan, Libya, Red Sea), social pressures, andwater security concerns. These risks translate into tangible impacts on corporate financials: affecting FDI inflows, stockmarket volatility (EGX), sovereign and corporate credit ratings, operational costs, supply chainresilience, and sector-specific performance (e.g., tourism, Suez Canal, energy). While recent large-scale investments (e.g., Ras El-Hekma) and IMF support provide crucialbuffers, structural vulnerabilities and susceptibility to external shocks remain high.This presentation analyzes these risks, quantifies their financial impact where possible, anddiscusses the outlook for businesses operating in Egypt.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17264874

Author: Mahmoud, Alaaeldin

Institution: Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport

Language: English

Topic: Market Dynamics and Volatility

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7084621229

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