The fall in Egyptian inflation to a nine-month low of 3.4% y/y in August increases the likelihood that the central bank will resume its easing cycle when it meets later this month. But with policymakers seemingly more focused on the currency (and IMF recommendations to leave rates on hold) the balance is tilted towards no change in rates.
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