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Egypt president morsi has a tight window on economy. Photo: AP

New Egypt president has a tight window on economy

Egypt's new president has a window of opportunity to pull the economy from the brink of disaster, but he will have to chart a careful path to convince a host of deeply sceptical players at home and abroad that his is a government they can trust.

June 26, 2012 10:29
 
Egypt's Islamist Candidate Says IMF Deal Unlikely

Egypt's Islamist Candidate Says IMF Deal Unlikely

Says IMF instalments should be backloaded; Suggests reducing initial payout to $500 mln; Govt had been hoping for initial accord within weeks

April 9, 2012 4:28
 
Egypt gets short-term relief, investors still wary

Egypt gets short-term relief, investors still wary

Political stability is still the main concern for investors as the exit of foreign funds is expected to continue and bond yields tumble after aid pledges.

May 31, 2011 3:01
 
Qatar earmarks up to $10bn for Egypt projects

Qatar earmarks up to $10bn for Egypt projects

Egypt asking donors to help fill payments gap; Qatar says could invest in ports, real estate, bonds; Says money could start flowing quickly; Emirate had rocky relations with Mubarak regime

May 29, 2011 12:33