The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Sunday that net foreign assets (NFA) in the Egyptian banking sector increased by a cumulative $20.3 bn throughout 2025, driven by an improved external economic position and favourable exchange rate developments. According to a CBE monetary policy report, the banking sector’s total NFA rose by $4.7 bn in the final quarter of 2025 to reach $25.5 bn in December, up from $20.8 bn in September. This figure represents the highest level recorded since July 2012. The central bank’s own NFA rose for the eighth consecutive month, reaching $15.1 bn in January 2026, the highest level since September 2021. Commercial banks also saw a significant increase, with their NFA rising by $2.4 bn to reach $12.2 bn in December 2025, the highest level since February 2014.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 22, 2026 17:23 UTC