EM Weekly Podcast: Why Egypt is Latest Symbol of Distress

EM Weekly Podcast

Why Egypt is Latest Symbol of Distress

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In this week’s podcast, Netty Ismail in Dubai discusses how Egypt has become the latest symbol of the distress gripping poorer nations on the back of surging inflation, rising yields and a grinding down of global growth -- forcing investors on a wild ride. Maria Elena Vizcaino in New York alerts listeners to China’s falling purchasing managers’ indexes, which are likely to show its recovery is being hit from all sides. Also, India’s gross domestic product likely jumped 15.5% in the second quarter, and South Korea, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and Brazil all will report on GDP.

Aug 29, 2022