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Egypt’s rates on hold as balance of payments troubles persist

The decision by Egypt’s Central Bank (CBE) to keep interest rates on hold was unsurprising. Although the economy is weak and inflationary pressures subdued, political instability will keep pressure on the balance of payments.

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