Economics

Egypt Cuts Rates First Time in Six Months After Inflation Relief

  • Deposit rate cut more than most analysts predicted to 14.25%
  • Central bank says moderation of inflation justifies the move
Photographer: Sima Diab/Bloomberg
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Egypt cut interest rates for the first time in six months as slowing inflation and a stable currency allowed the central bank to shrug off the risk of contagion from an emerging-market selloff.