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Investors see economic growth beyond political turbulence

Investors see economic growth beyond political turbulence

As investors await elections the short-term outlook seen bumpy, though economists say the worst of capital outflows maybe over.

May 12, 2011 10:07
 

Unrest Across The Middle East

A round up of both the political protests and efforts in the Middle East this weekend

February 26, 2011 1:32
 

Egypt military wants to hand over power in 6 months

Hopes to hand over power to civilian rulers, including an elected president, within six months

February 15, 2011 4:06
 
Egyptian flag sales boom amid protests, revelry

Egyptian flag sales boom amid protests, revelry

Flags hottest-selling items; Anti-Mubarak protests infused with patriotic fervor.

February 14, 2011 12:43
 

UK calls for international action on Mubarak assets

UK financial crime agency hunting assets, report says; Minister says not aware Mubarak has large assets in UK

February 13, 2011 4:14
 
Egypt economy faces rocky road after protests

Egypt economy faces rocky road after protests

Sentiment on army's side for now, but big challenges loom; Growth may fall to as low as 1-2 percent – analysts; Loose fiscal policy, weak currency to fuel inflation

February 13, 2011 3:56
 
Egypt growth may halve, budget gap, inflation to rise

Egypt growth may halve, budget gap, inflation to rise

Loose fiscal policy, weak currency to fuel inflation; Central bank to intervene, aggressive rate hike an option; Investment outflows of up to $1 bln a day; Key tourism revenues take "big hit".

February 10, 2011 1:04
 

Four killed in Egypt desert clash with police

It appeared to be the first serious clash between police and protesters since Jan. 28.

February 10, 2011 9:40
 

Rural Egyptians add voices to demand for change

Revolution message spread by satellite TV - analyst.

February 9, 2011 2:45
 

Egyptian workers catch protest wave, call strikes

Workers at steel, Suez Canal companies call strike.

February 9, 2011 11:24
 
What do Egyptians really want?

What do Egyptians really want?

We’ve all been watching the drama unfold in Egypt these past two weeks. But, asks Linda Heard of Arab News, given their vast number, do the people even know what they want?

February 8, 2011 2:45
 

First-timers join mass protest in Cairo square

Many had camped out overnight in what has become a tented village in the heart of the Egyptian capital.

February 8, 2011 2:41
 

Egypt govt says to keep subsidies, hike wages

Poor Egyptians rely on subsidies, complain of price rises.

February 8, 2011 12:13
 
Tide turns in favour of Egypt’s Brotherhood in revolt

Tide turns in favour of Egypt’s Brotherhood in revolt

Brotherhood repressed for many years; Government now seeks them out; Is Brotherhood to be feared?

February 7, 2011 2:54
 
Analysts, economists comment on Egypt market

Analysts, economists comment on Egypt market

How will Egypt’s economy and markets cope with the country’s ongoing social and political unrest? Reuters has the latest views from the regional experts.

February 7, 2011 2:29
 
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