economy
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Middle East
April 29, 2026
Iranian currency hits record low amid US blockade and shaky ceasefire
Iran’s national currency has hit a record low against the US dollar, trading at around 1.8 million rials against the…
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
World
April 25, 2026
Venezuela was promised an economic revival. But three months of minimum wage doesn’t add up to a single US dollar
Caracas — It is payday Friday, and a popular shopping mall located in eastern Caracas is packed. But while the hallways…
Economic reforms boost ability to handle regional shocks, attract investment
Business
April 19, 2026
Economic reforms boost ability to handle regional shocks, attract investment
Planning and Economic Development Minister Ahmed Rostom confirmed that economic reform has enhanced the state’s ability to manage the repercussions…
FM: Empowering private sector key drive for economic growth
Business
April 15, 2026
FM: Empowering private sector key drive for economic growth
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said empowering the private sector is a key priority for…
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
World
April 14, 2026
Economists are putting a price on the Iran war fallout in Asia. It doesn’t look good.
The fallout of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is poised to cost the Asia-Pacific economy hundreds of billions…
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
World
April 13, 2026
The Iran truce may be too late for many African countries
Abuja — In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he grows corn,…
Moody’s Analytics warns of Iran war’s impact on Egyptian economy
Business
April 11, 2026
Moody’s Analytics warns of Iran war’s impact on Egyptian economy
An economist at Moody’s Analytics, Dominic Bartos, said that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are facing an unprecedented crisis…
Finance Minister: 2026-2027 budget targets LE4 trillion in revenues
Business
March 29, 2026
Finance Minister: 2026-2027 budget targets LE4 trillion in revenues
Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk announced on Saturday, 28/3/2026, that the state general budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is…
Govt reviews targeted investments under 2026/2027 economic, social development plan
Business
March 15, 2026
Govt reviews targeted investments under 2026/2027 economic, social development plan
CAIRO, March 12 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the State attaches great importance to economic and social development…
Egypt’s appliance prices skyrocket 200% amid currency volatility: Experts
Economy
March 13, 2026
Egypt’s appliance prices skyrocket 200% amid currency volatility: Experts
The Egyptian Tax Experts Association has issued an urgent warning regarding the unsustainable surge in home appliance prices, noting that…