The Central Bank of Egypt has a new website: The new page looks nicer and less clunky than its predecessor. On the plus side: We can now download monthly data in Excel, it has a decent search function, and it’s easier on the eye. Oh, and it’s no longer necessary to download the Monthly Statistical Bulletin spread … by … bloody … spread. The negatives: Old links no longer function, the homepage view does not provide the similar volume of information, the full list for the monthly statistical bulletin data is no longer there, and, most importantly, actual data (despite being available in Excel format) occasionally gives out the following error message: “The maximum number of allowed sessions per user has been exceeded. The operation cannot be completed.” Overall, it looks like a better data dissemination vehicle but will require some time to get familiar with. Here’s to hoping CAPMAS improve the dysfunctional abyss that is their website (again).