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Egypt: Fitch Ratings upgrades credit rating to ‘B’ with stable outlook
Fitch Ratings has recently upgraded Egypt’s long-term foreign-currency default rating from ‘B-‘ to ‘B’, with a stable outlook. This improvement is attributed to a decrease in external risks, bolstered by foreign investments such as the Ras El-Hekma project and new international funding. International reserves have seen a significant increase, reaching $44.5 billion, while public debt is expected to decline to 78.9% of GDP by 2026. Despite challenges, including high inflation rates and geopolitical risks, economic growth is projected to accelerate, driven by foreign direct investment.
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