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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
 

Egypt protesters call for Friday celebration march

The council is being set up to guard "the people's revolution".

February 14, 2011 9:32
 

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
 
Best of the Web: February 11, 2011

Best of the Web: February 11, 2011

15 Scientifically-Proven Things That Will Make You Happier; Protests and the Pump; The Hosni Mubarak in Each of Us; Why Facebook Could Be Hurting Your Job Hunt; “Money Talk” With Your Valentine.

February 11, 2011 9:51
 
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
 
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Egypt may be going through its darkest days, but on the plus side – that means more tourists for Dubai!

February 9, 2011 4:20
 
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
 

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
 
The Arab Revolution’s effect on Saudis

The Arab Revolution’s effect on Saudis

How have Saudis reacted to the ongoing Egypt crisis? The short answer is they are shocked and captivated but haven’t made up their minds about any of it says Saudiwoman

February 6, 2011 4:41
 

Egypt’s AlexBank says 1st day smooth, no run on cash

Companies needed to deposit cash after days of unrest; Bank had 20 branches open, aiming for 30 on Monday; Maximum EGP withdrawal was below cbank's limit

February 6, 2011 4:01
 
Reopening Egypt’s banks will be leap into unknown

Reopening Egypt’s banks will be leap into unknown

UBS sees pound weakening as much as 25 pct in a month; Depreciation could trigger burst of food price inflation; Egypt's $36 bln in foreign reserves may decline quickly; Government reverses decision to open bourse; Threat of panicky withdrawals from banks.

February 5, 2011 5:05
 

Leaders inside, outside Egypt seek exit from impasse

Western leaders seek "orderly" transition; Mubarak meets ministers, signals business as usual; Vice president to meet prominent figures on Saturday.

February 5, 2011 4:59
 
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