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Central Bank of Egypt holds rates as external concerns return

A renewed focus on Egypt’s external position appears to have been the main reason why the central bank kept the benchmark overnight deposit rate unchanged at 8.75% today, rather than lower rates. The impending change in central bank governor has clouded the outlook for monetary policy, but we still think a rate cut is a distinct possibility.

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