The rise in Egyptian inflation to 11.5% y/y last month was driven almost entirely by a rise in food and utility prices. As a result, we think it’s unlikely to have much impact on monetary policy. Further out, we still expect inflation to remain in double digits until Q3, when it should ease as the impact of last year’s energy subsidy cuts unwind. This might provide a window for the central bank to cut interest rates.
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