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Egypt’s annual headline inflation eased to 12% in October, but the pound had weakened 13.8% against the dollar since the start of the year and monthly core inflation accelerated to 1.2%. The report cites higher import shipping charges, elevated container freight costs and increases in some global food prices as further risks to Egyptian import costs.
A weaker pound and more expensive freight raise the landed cost of imports and could add to local price pressure; higher shipping costs are supportive for ocean freight rates.
masrawy.comإبراهيم الهادي عيسىNov 9, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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