Foreign Assets
Net foreign assets of Egypt’s banking sector continued their upward trajectory, reaching $29.5 billion (EGP 1.385 trillion) in January 2026, up $4 billion from $25.5 billion in December 2025. This follows a $20.3 billion cumulative rise throughout 2025, reflecting sustained stability and capacity to meet external obligations, per Central Bank of Egypt data.
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The Central Bank of Egypt announced a cumulative $20.3 billion increase in net foreign assets for the Egyptian banking sector throughout 2025. This surge was driven by an improved external economic position and favorable exchange rate developments.