Pre-Trading Thoughts

*Key news articles for today* President Al-Sisi reappointed Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday to form a new government after the latter submitted his cabinet’s resignation. The House of Representatives gave its seal of approval to the FY 2024-2025 state budget. The government has penciled in growth of 4.2%, up from an estimated 2.9% in FY 2023-2024. Headline inflation is expected to drop to an average of 17.9%, down from a projected 35.7% this FY. The budget deficit is expected...