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CBE likely to continue with gradual monetary easing

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) cut interest rates by 50bps at Thursday’s MPC meeting after a six month pause to the loosening cycle. Policymakers are likely to remain cautious about future easing, but we think rates will be reduced gradually over the next year or so to support the economic recovery.

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