Economic Expert: Global Dollar Decline and Inflows Bolster Egyptian Pound Stability

Dr. Mohamed Fouad, an economic expert, highlighted three key factors influencing the global movement of the U.S. dollar, noting that its recent decline is primarily tied to an 11% drop worldwide since the beginning of the year. n nIn an interview with media personality Neshat El-Dahy on the program “Bil Waraqa wal Qalam,” broadcast on TeN, Fouad explained that the Egyptian pound has benefited from this trend, depreciating only 5% against the dollar. n nHe emphasized that diverse foreign currency inflows into Egypt—including remittances from Egyptians abroad, tourism revenues, Suez Canal earnings, and gas exports totaling around $8.5 billion—have significantly strengthened monetary stability. n nOn another front, the economist noted that the government’s commitment to avoiding electricity load-shedding during the current summer has come with substantial financial costs, estimated at nearly $10 billion. He added that the energy sector remains a challenging area requiring more sustainable policies to manage its growing financial burden.

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