US-Iran war effects on Egypt likely to linger

In a bid to contain rising energy prices and mounting pressure on the pound, Cairo is implementing swift austerity measures

Marcelle Nasr

Oil Rises On Prospect of OPEC+ Supply Cut

Oil rose more than 1% on Monday, extending last week's gain, as potential OPEC+ output cuts and conflict in Libya helped to offset a strong U.S. dollar and a dire outlook for U.S. growth. Saudi…

Gulf Stocks Fall On Tight Monetary Policy Outlook

Major Gulf stock markets ended lower on Sunday as investors in the region reacted to comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaling the U.S. economy would need tight monetary policy "for…

Egypt Central Bank Increases Cash Withdrawal Limits

Egypt's central bank on Thursday increased the maximum amount of cash customers are allowed to withdraw from their bank accounts and removed restrictions on how much they could deposit entirely. …