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Egypt's Soaring Interest Rates: A Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth

Egypt currently holds the distinction of having the highest interest rates among all Arab nations, with a staggering 27.25% set by its central bank. This monetary policy decision reflects Egypt's aggressive strategy to attract foreign investment in treasury bonds and bills, particularly in response......

Morocco's Central Bank Poised for Further Interest Rate Reductions in 2024

In a significant move that could reshape Morocco's economic landscape, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the country's central bank, is expected to implement additional cuts to its policy rates during the latter half of 2024. This forecast, put forth by Fitch Solutions, suggests a continuation of the monetary......

Navigating the Road to 2% Inflation: A Prolonged Journey Ahead for the US Federal Reserve

In a candid assessment, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the United States Federal Reserve, revealed that achieving confidence in slowing inflation towards the 2% target will take "longer than expected". During a round table discussion in Washington with his Canadian counterpart, Powell acknowledged......

U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Rise After Strong Jobs Report

U.S. Treasury bond yields rose on Friday after March employment data exceeded expectations. The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds increased by 7 basis points to 4.378%, while that of 2-year bonds rose to 4.715%. The U.S. economy added 303,000 nonfarm jobs last March, well above expectations, according......