The Egyptian central bank’s surprise decision to hike interest rates today appears to have been in anticipation of a sharp rise in inflation over the coming months. This follows the government’s recent move to raise energy prices. However, economic growth remains weak and financial support from the Gulf continues to support Egypt’s balance of payments position. As such, we think today’s move could ultimately prove to be a one-off.
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