From: Inside Story
Can Egypt’s currency devaluation boost its economy?
As Cairo devalues the pound to meet IMF demand for $12bn loan, many fear it could cause prices of basic goods to soar.
4 Nov 2016
As Cairo devalues the pound to meet IMF demand for $12bn loan, many fear it could cause prices of basic goods to soar.
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