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Trump’s Beijing Visit Puts US-China Tensions Back at the Center of Global Markets
President Donald Trump's expected visit to Beijing marks the first visit by a US president to China since November 2017, placing the…
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Egyptian Pound Volatility Shows the War Premium Has Not Fully Disappeared
The Egyptian pound weakened again in Tuesday trading, with bank quotes around EGP 53.15 for buying and EGP 53.25 for selling per…
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Egypt IMF Partnership Faces a New Regional Stress Test
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Nairobi comes at a critical moment for Egypt's reform program,…
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China Exports Near USD 500 Million per Hour
China's exports accelerated sharply in April 2026, highlighting how AI-related demand, semiconductors, electronics, and EVs are supporting external trade momentum despite persistent…
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