Egypt has one of the worst fiscal positions in the world, but the risk of default is lower than some seem to think. Funding from the Gulf, coupled with a domestic banking sector willing to purchase and hold public debt, means the authorities shouldn’t face financing troubles. Nonetheless, this is likely to continue crowding out credit to the private sector, which will weigh on growth.
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