Egypt’s current account deficit widens to $22.5 billion
Egypt’s current account deficit rose to $22.5 billion in fiscal 2025/26 from $15.4 billion a year earlier, the central bank said.
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what happened
Egypt’s current account deficit expanded to $22.5 billion in fiscal year 2025/26, compared with $15.4 billion a year earlier. The central bank disclosed the figures on Monday, Reuters reported.
The regulator said the change reflected larger deficits in both the merchandise trade balance and the investment income balance.
why it matters
The wider deficit points to a greater external imbalance for Egypt. For markets, the performance of merchandise trade and investment income remains important for assessing the country’s external accounts.
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- Egypt's current account deficit widens to $22.5 billion in fiscal year 2025/2026 — Reuters, 12 October 2026 at 11:33 UTC
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