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Egypt's annual inflation fell to 12% in October
November 5, 2026 at 01:59 PM
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Egypt's annual inflation rate fell to 12% in October and monthly inflation slowed to 0.6%, according to the planning minister.
- Planning Minister Ahmed Rustom presented inflation data at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on November 5.
- Rustom reported the annual inflation rate at 12% in October, down from 12.8% in September.
- He said monthly inflation eased to 0.6% in October from 1.5% in September.
- Monthly inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026.
- CAPMAS data showed October's monthly price gains were led by meat and poultry (3.2%), dairy and eggs (2.5%), and cereals and bread (1.1%).
- Year-on-year, housing, water, electricity, gas and fuel led categories at 24.1%, while transport rose 22.3%.
Market angle
- Easing inflation relieves the squeeze on household spending. — may benefit: Poultry, Edible oils, Packaged food & dairy, Automobiles, Textiles & durables, Trade & distributors, Education services
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