Egypt's central bank kept key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, it said in a statement, pausing a trend of rate reductions despite inflation rates easing.

SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile's central bank is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75% at its monetary policy meeting on July 28, a poll of analysts released by the bank showed on Thursday. According to the poll, traders estimate the benchmark rate will continue its downward trend and reach 4.5% within five months.

Egypt’s inflation rate fell in June, ending three months of rises, as officials contend with an interest-rate decision on Thursday.