An Egyptian economic expert has clarified that the recent drop in foreign investments within Egypt’s stock exchange is not a reflection of internal market weakness. Contrary to assumptions linking the outflow to domestic economic instability, the analyst attributes the trend to external global factors influencing investor behavior. These include shifting international monetary policies, rising interest rates in developed economies, and increased risk aversion among overseas funds.
The expert emphasized that Egypt’s financial markets continue to demonstrate resilience and structural improvements, particularly following recent reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and regulatory oversight. While foreign portfolio investment has seen a downturn, local market participation remains strong, helping to stabilize trading volumes and investor confidence.
This perspective challenges narratives that frame the decline solely as a symptom of national economic distress. Instead, it positions Egypt within a broader global context where emerging markets face similar capital flow fluctuations due to macroeconomic recalibrations in major financial centers.
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Economic expert: The decline in foreign investments in the Egyptian stock exchange is not due to the weakness of the Egyptian economy – Al Masry Al Youm