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Weaker currencies add to need for tighter monetary policy

African currencies have not been immune to the recent sell-off in EM financial markets, raising concern in some countries about rising inflation. In this Watch, we examine which economies are likely to be hit hardest by this currency weakness, and how policymakers are likely to respond.


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