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Egypt Increases Treasury Bill Issuance Amid Strong Demand for Local Debt
The government of Egypt has announced a significant increase in its treasury bill issuance targets, now set at 10 billion pounds, as the Central Bank of Egypt ramps up the volume of local debt instruments offered to an average of 10 billion pounds weekly.
This move comes amid a backdrop of heightened investor interest, reflected in a sentiment score of 97, indicating extreme greed in the market. The recent trend shows a coverage of 23, suggesting that discussions around local debt are gaining traction among market participants.
The increase in treasury bills aligns with a modest growth rate of 0.28% over the last three months, signaling a cautious optimism in the Egyptian economy as it seeks to bolster liquidity and attract foreign investment in a challenging macroeconomic environment.