Economics

Only Way Is Down for Egypt’s Pound, and Question Is How Much

  • Deutsche Bank, Goldman say the currency is 10% overvalued
  • Egypt in talks with IMF after its finances came under pressure

   

Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

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A currency that the world’s biggest banks say is too expensive likely leaves Egypt few options besides allowing it to weaken further.