Egypt’s talks with the IMF over a financing package are set to get underway this month. There are a number of major stumbling blocks, the most contentious of which is whether Egypt is forced to devalue its currency. Nonetheless, we don’t think that this will ultimately derail the negotiations. Indeed, on balance, we think that a devaluation ofthe pound would be in Egypt’s best interests.
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