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Arab Republic of Egypt

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Egypt entered the recent war in the Middle East from a much stronger macroeconomic position than in previous episodes—supported by solid growth, declining inflation, stronger external buffers, and an improved primary fiscal balance—and responded swiftly with an orthodox policy mix. External conditions have since improved markedly following the U.S.–Iran agreement and broader regional de-escalation. Nonetheless, vulnerabilities remain elevated, reflecting high public debt and large gross financing needs. Accelerating reforms to reduce the state’s footprint and support the private sector remains essential.

Source: IMF Staff Country Reports

Author: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.

Language: English

Topic: Global Financial Crisis and Policies

Subfield: Finance

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7140702492

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