IMF预计2025年中东北非地区经济增速超预期

Core Insights - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, expecting a growth of 3.2% this year, primarily due to better-than-expected output from Saudi Arabia and Egypt [2] - The IMF predicts Saudi Arabia's economic growth will reach 3.6% this year and has adjusted Egypt's GDP growth forecast for 2025 from 3.8% to 4.0% [2] - The improvement in the economic outlook is attributed to more supportive financial conditions in the region, with a decrease in main debt spreads and an increase in international bond issuances [2] Economic Forecasts - The MENA region's economic growth is expected to remain at 3.4% in 2026 [2] - Egypt's economic growth forecast for 2026 has been downgraded by 0.2 percentage points to 4.1%, mainly due to delays in implementing structural reform agendas [2] - The IMF anticipates a decline in inflation rates in the coming months and years, despite currently high regional inflation [2] Sector Performance - Non-oil manufacturing, tourism, and telecommunications sectors in Egypt have shown better-than-expected output, contributing to the upward revision of its economic growth forecast [2]