Egypt’s Current Account Deficit Narrows to $9.5bn on Strong Remittances

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•Egypt's current account deficit was $9.5 billion in H1 of the 2025/26 fiscal year.
•Remittances from Egyptians abroad have significantly contributed to reducing the deficit.
•In March 2026, Egypt recorded a current account surplus of $1.07 billion.
•The fiscal year 2025/26 runs from July 2025 to June 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Egypt continues to receive strong remittance inflows the current account deficit could further narrow, improving foreign currency availability and economic stability.

Market Exposure

CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)Upward Pressure

Strong remittance inflows increase foreign currency supply, supporting the Egyptian pound against depreciation.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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AFRICADaily News EgyptEgypt’s current account deficit narrows to $9.5bn in H1 2025/26 on strong remittances REGIONALDawn (Pakistan)Current account posts surplus of $1.07bn in March

Egypt's current account deficit narrowed to $9.5 billion in the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, supported by strong remittance inflows. In March 2026, Egypt posted a current account surplus of $1.07 billion, indicating improving external balances. This trend eases pressure on Egypt's foreign currency reserves and helps stabilize the economy amid ongoing financial challenges.