Egypt, IMF in talks on a potential loan amid war stress on economy: Bloomberg 

Egypt, IMF in talks on a potential loan amid war stress on economy: Bloomberg 
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Updated 17 March 2022
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Egypt, IMF in talks on a potential loan amid war stress on economy: Bloomberg 

Egypt, IMF in talks on a potential loan amid war stress on economy: Bloomberg 

RIYADH: Egypt is currently in talks with the International Monetary Fund over a potential loan as pressures on the economy mount due to the Ukrainian war, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.

Several options including a so-called precautionary and liquidity line, credit that can be tapped if needed, and a non-financial agreement such as a so-called policy coordination instrument are being considered in the discussions. 

This comes amid soaring commodity and energy prices in the North African country, coupled with a global monetary tightening, adding further pressure on the economy.