Egypt: end of Black Sea deal to add to near-term pain

The end to the Black Sea grain deal has put Egypt’s vulnerability to rising global wheat prices back in the spotlight. Even if supply disruptions are avoided, higher wheat prices would add to strains in Egypt’s balance of payments, force the government to cut non-subsidy spending, and push up inflation.

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