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Egypt Central Bank allows exchange rate to be determined by market forces

Egypt Central Bank allows exchange rate to be determined by market forces
6 Mar 2024 13:30

REUTERS (CAIRO)

The Central Bank of Egypt announced on Wednesday that it will continue to target inflation as its nominal anchor and allowing the exchange rate to be determined by market forces. 

In a statement, the Central Bank emphasised that anchoring inflation expectations is critical and warrants this policy response to bring the real interest rate into positive territory.

Furthermore, the Central Bank of Egypt raised key interest rates by 600 basis points. 

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