The small fall in the Egyptian pound in the past couple of days is significant given that the central bank had kept a tight grip on the currency since last summer and we think that the pound’s depreciation has further to run. No official explanation has been given for this change in tack, but it looks like policymakers are trying to restore the competitiveness of exports and raise foreign investment.
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