The committee also held the credit and discount rates steady
at 24.50%.
The decision reflects the latest economic developments and
outlook since the MPC’s previous meeting, amid weakening global growth
forecasts, ongoing uncertainty surrounding global trade policies, and renewed
concerns over geopolitical tensions.
Preliminary data from the Central Bank indicated a continued
recovery in Egypt’s economic activity during the second quarter of 2025. The
annual headline inflation rate also declined to 15.3% in Q2 2025, down from
16.5% in Q1, continuing its downward trend.