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Egyptian pound plummets after interest rate hike, exchange rate change

Egypt is contending with high inflation as the central bank continues to look for a way out of the current crisis.

The Egyptian pound, British pound sterling and US dollar banknotes are seen in this photo, Aug. 25, 2022.
The Egyptian pound, British pound sterling and US dollar banknotes are seen in this photo, Aug. 25, 2022. — Khaled Desouki/AFP via Getty Images

The Egyptian pound fell to a new low against the US dollar today following two significant fiscal changes. 

What happened: The Central Bank of Egypt raised several key interest rates today by 2%, citing rising prices internationally. 

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