Egypt's currency hits record low of 56 pounds to US dollar, LSEG data shows

​The ​Egyptian ‌pound hit ​a ‌record low of 56 pounds to ‌the US dollar ‌on Monday, LSEG data ⁠showed, before ​a ⁠parliamentary vote expected ⁠to authorise ​the armed forces to ⁠provide defensive support ⁠to ​Saudi Arabia against Yemen's ⁠Iran-aligned Houthis if ⁠requested.