Middle East war drives Egypt’s inflation to 10-month high in March
Egypt’s annual inflation accelerated to a 10-month high in March, as surging global energy prices linked to the Middle East...
- Sunday, July 19, 2026
BusinessDay
Egypt’s annual inflation accelerated to a 10-month high in March, as surging global energy prices linked to the Middle East...
…joins six African peers in pausing rate cuts Kenya’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 8.75 percent on...
South Africa’s financial markets rebounded sharply as investors returned to risk assets following a ceasefire in the Middle East, which...
African economies could get a rare breather as global oil prices tumbled below $100 per barrel, following a ceasefire announcement...
Surging oil prices have weakened currencies across the continent, reignited inflation risks and forced central banks into a more cautious...
…fell to 47.7 in March 2026, weakest in Africa Kenya’s private sector activity slipped to its weakest level in eight...
A new joint report by the African Union and the African Development Bank projects that some African economies could record...
Global oil prices have surged by more than 50 percent as of March 24, triggering widespread currency depreciation across Africa...
…digital transformation, wealth management, regional diversification drive earnings Kenyan banks delivered record earnings in 2025 despite a rate-cutting cycle, highlighting...
This week, Ghana showed a strengthening macroeconomic recovery even as bank profitability rises across Africa, while escalating geopolitical tensions trigger...