The further rise in Egyptian inflation to 11.1% y/y in November, alongside fresh fears over the fragile external position, is likely to add to policymaker’s concerns. For now, we expect the central bank to leave interest rates on hold at next week’s MPC meeting, but there is a growing risk that rates could be hiked.
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