Mohamed Abdel Aal

31 Articles

The Egyptian pound regains the initiative

Just a few weeks ago, most economic analyses were focused on the…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Inflation in May 2026: A Reassuring Decline and a Cautionary Signal

The key message in May’s data is that headline inflation continued to…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Egypt-China currency swap: Financial instrument or strategic shift?

At a time when emerging economies are seeking to diversify their financial…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | How are large loans granted?

There is a common, but mistaken, belief that when a bank grants…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | Reading into the Surprise Rate Increase by the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr

In a move reflecting clear flexibility in liquidity management, both the National…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | The Egyptian pound: Between stability gains and cautious outlook

The recent strengthening of the Egyptian pound (EGP) against the US dollar…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | Analysing Egypt’s economic outlook amid regional war fallout

When the drums of war sound across a region, their echoes do…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | How IMF Approval Shields Egypt’s Economy from Market Volatility

The recent approval by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Futures contracts: Diversifying financial instruments and building a competitive, transparent market

The decision by the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to grant the Egyptian…

Mohamed Abdel Aal

Opinion | The Grand Barter: Accounting Ambition vs. Strategic Stability

Protecting the Suez Canal as a sovereign asset and the Central Bank…

Mohamed Abdel Aal