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Egypt getting to grips with its foreign currency problems

Egypt’s fragile external position has come under the spotlight once again, but the latest signs are that policymakers are trying to ease foreign currency restrictions. The upshot is that a devaluation of the pound now looks more likely than ever and, while this could be painful in the near-term, it should ultimately help the economy out of its recent slump.

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