Egypt’s net international reserves increased by approximately $4.343bn during 2025, reaching $51.452bn by the end of December, compared to $47.109bn at the end of December 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). Egypt’s foreign reserves comprise a diversified basket of major international currencies, including the US dollar, the euro, the British pound sterling, the Japanese yen and the Chinese yuan. Indicator of financial safety and monetary stabilityBanking expert Shaimaa Wagih said developments in Egypt’s net net international reserves reflect deeper structural shifts in the economy and its capacity to adapt to global changes. Wagih stressed that net international reserves are not merely a stockpile of currencies, but constitute the economy’s first line of defence in times of crisis. She concluded that the rise in net net international reserves sends a positive signal regarding the resilience of Egypt’s monetary policy and the economy’s ability to withstand global volatility.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 10, 2026 16:10 UTC