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Egypt's IMF deal hits a snag (again)

The IMF’s reservations over Egypt’s economic programme have dealt a blow to hopes that a financing package will be agreed in the short-term. This doesn’t necessarily mean that Egypt is now destined for a balance of payments crisis. But it does underline the difficulties of introducing reforms amid civil unrest.

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