International and domestic financial institutions have revised upward their projections for several key Egyptian economic indicators in 2026, most notably the US dollar-Egyptian pound exchange rate, inflation, and economic growth. The new expected trading range for 2026 now stands between EGP 45 and EGP 49 per dollar, compared with earlier forecasts of EGP 48 to EGP 51. Standard Chartered raised its year-end forecast for the pound to EGP 49 per dollar, from EGP 51 previously. Meanwhile, Al Ahly Pharos projected that the average exchange rate could improve to around EGP 46 in 2026, potentially reaching EGP 45 by year-end. According to S&P, the disinflation process remains constrained by ongoing price pressures in non-food categories and is still vulnerable to domestic and external risks.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 05:32 UTC