Desk archive
Bourse & prices
Market indices and the prices of goods, metals and currencies.
The Cairo Chamber of Commerce sets out lower customs release costs
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
The foodstuffs division announces easier finance for small enterprises
The meeting closed by forming a joint Chamber–ministry committee, meeting weekly to follow implementation and reporting monthly to the federation’s board.
The building-materials division warns of easier finance for small enterprises
A number of importers argue that the proposed timetable needs a transition period of at least six months, so that small businesses can adapt their accounting systems.
The Customs Authority is studying localising household-goods manufacturing
Analysts expect no immediate effect on consumer prices: current stock covers market needs at least to the end of next quarter.