Egyptian foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.4 billion to a 15 year low of $13.6 billion in January. Reserves in December were already at "minimum and critical levels." This will hurt Egypt's oil and wheat imports. Countries including Turkey and Qatar have offered loans to tide them over and there is hope for an IMF loan later in the year but stability and private sector growth are needed to bolster the tottering pound.
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