Egypt’s recession may prove deeper than it appears

Employment data suggest that the real economy may be suffering more than headline GDP figures would indicate

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  • Borrowing bump
  • Growth forecasts
  • Real economy squeeze
  • Labour troubles
  • Fiscal challenges
  • Subsidy cuts

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