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Egypt raises bank rates again

The Central Bank cited rising inflation and price increases due to the war in Ukraine for the move.

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City buildings are seen in front of the famous Giza Pyramids on December 15, 2016 in Cairo, Egypt. — Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Egypt raised various interest rates again today. 

The Central Bank of Egypt raised its overnight deposit rate, overnight lending rate and rate of the main operation 2% each to 11.25%, 12.25% and 11.75%, respectively, according to a statement

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