Colombia
Colombia is facing a national disaster due to widespread wildfires exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon. With 31 separate fires reported and cities experiencing
January 26, 2024
Colombia is facing a national disaster due to widespread wildfires exacerbated by the El Nino weather phenomenon. With 31 separate fires reported and cities experiencing
Argentina’s central bank successfully sold USD 2.45 bln in importer bonds at an auction, with participation from 690 firms. This sale brings the total amount
Zambia’s annual inflation rate increased to a nearly two-year high of 13.2%, slightly up from 13.1% the previous month. The kwacha weakened by about 34%
Uganda is in the final stages of negotiations with the UAE for the financing and construction of a new USD 4 bln domestic oil refinery
Tunisian bondholders remain confident in the country’s ability to meet its debt-repayment obligations over the next year despite uncertainty surrounding an IMF bailout. EUR-denominated bonds
Moody’s views South Africa’s plan to introduce a new class of loss-absorbing debt, part of its bank-resolution framework, favorably for senior creditors. This proposal requires
South Africa’s central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 8.25%, a level last seen in 2009. The bank’s quarterly projection model suggests the repurchase
White House energy adviser Hochstein stated that US sanctions have effectively reduced Iranian oil exports from around three mln bpd to approximately one mln bpd.
Uzbekistan’s central bank maintained its interest rate at 14%, with recent reductions in inflation and projections of 8-9% by year-end, ultimately aiming for a 5%
Tajikistan’s PM Rasulzoda reported a GDP of TJS 130.8 bln in 2023, marking an 8.3% YoY growth. State budget revenues reached TJS 43.2 bln, exceeding
The World Bank Board of Directors has approved a new strategy for North Macedonia for 2024-2028, focusing on stimulating growth and job creation. The plan
The EU delegation in Kosovo and the US Embassy in Serbia have raised concerns regarding Kosovo’s decision to enforce the Euro as the sole legal
Ukraine’s central bank held its key rate steady at 15%, citing inflation close to its 5% target and expectations of moderate increases before a later
Thailand’s PM Thavisin expressed concern over the country’s economic condition, describing it as being in a “crisis” due to significantly low GDP growth over the
HSBC estimates that Indian bonds could attract approximately USD 100 bln in inflows over the coming years, with foreign demand accounting for about 8%-9% of
Global funds are increasingly investing in India’s sovereign bonds due to expectations of the country’s inclusion in global debt indexes. India will likely announce a