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The Central Bank of Egypt raised its key interest rates by one percentage point on October 29, lifting the overnight deposit rate to 20%. It was the first rate rise since March 2024 and was largely unexpected by analysts polled.
The move followed a weakening pound, which passed 56 per dollar, and rising energy costs.
Tighter Egyptian monetary policy aims to curb inflation, which matters for Egypt, one of the largest wheat and feed importers. Higher rates and a weaker pound raise the local cost of imported feed grains and meal, which may dampen buying power.
newsheir.comUbariehiNov 2, 2026After 359 past neutral macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -0.4% to +0.4%), and -0.1% over 20.
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