Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s GDP growth slowed to 6.07% in the July-September quarter from 8.76% the previous year. That marks the first time the agency has published a
March 18, 2024
Bangladesh’s GDP growth slowed to 6.07% in the July-September quarter from 8.76% the previous year. That marks the first time the agency has published a
China’s central bank maintained the interest rate for CNY 500 bln worth of one-year policy loans via the medium-term lending facility (MLF) at 2.5%, aiming
According to Goldman Sachs, India’s economic growth is expected to surpass 6% for the rest of the decade. The growth potential is adjusting towards approximately
Malaysia reported a current account surplus of 22.8 bln ringgit (USD 4.7 bln) in 2023, a decrease from 55.1 bln the previous year. The fourth
Russia’s central bank held its interest rate at 16%, with the governor indicating a “neutral” stance on future policy direction. The rate-setting board anticipates possible
In other news, the death of former Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny was confirmed, with Western leaders blaming the Kremlin for his demise. Navalny became
Germany has announced a EUR 1.1 bln military aid package for Ukraine, focusing on air defense and artillery. This announcement came from a meeting between
According to data from Georgia’s central bank, money transfers from Russia to Georgia saw a significant decline of about 75% YoY in January. This drop
Tajikistan plans to boost its electricity exports by 17% to Afghanistan despite the ongoing domestic shortages in the country. Tajikistan mainly exports electricity to neighboring
Hezbollah’s leader announced plans to escalate the group’s conflict with Israel, responding to recent Israeli strikes on its positions and civilian casualties. Hezbollah has engaged
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are exploring the formation of a confederation, building on discussions among the foreign ministers of these nations for a long-term
Egypt is reportedly constructing a wall and leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a potential Israeli offensive in Rafah. Satellite
Kenya’s finance ministry expects a fiscal deficit of KES 703.9 bln for the fiscal year starting July 1, representing 3.9% of the GDP. The deficit
Senegal’s government has called for discussions to set a new date for presidential elections following the Constitutional Council’s rejection of President Sall’s attempt to delay
According to the AfDB’s January report, Tunisia’s Real GDP growth is forecast to reach 2.1% in 2024 and 3.2% in 2025, up from 0.9% in
Citigroup forecasts Brazil’s benchmark Selic rate to be 10% at the end of 2024. The central bank’s weekly survey shows economists projecting a 9% benchmark
Colombian Finance Minister Bonilla endorsed a more aggressive reduction of the central bank’s benchmark interest rate, targeting 8% by year-end from 12.75%. This call for
Guatemala’s inflation slightly increased by 0.03% MoM in January, with the annual inflation rate reaching 3.82% YoY from 4.18% in December. Fitch affirmed Guatemala’s rating
Bangladesh’s GDP growth slowed to 6.07% in the July-September quarter from 8.76% the previous year. That marks the first time the agency has published a
China’s central bank maintained the interest rate for CNY 500 bln worth of one-year policy loans via the medium-term lending facility (MLF) at 2.5%, aiming
According to Goldman Sachs, India’s economic growth is expected to surpass 6% for the rest of the decade. The growth potential is adjusting towards approximately
Malaysia reported a current account surplus of 22.8 bln ringgit (USD 4.7 bln) in 2023, a decrease from 55.1 bln the previous year. The fourth
Russia’s central bank held its interest rate at 16%, with the governor indicating a “neutral” stance on future policy direction. The rate-setting board anticipates possible
In other news, the death of former Russian opposition leader Alexy Navalny was confirmed, with Western leaders blaming the Kremlin for his demise. Navalny became
Germany has announced a EUR 1.1 bln military aid package for Ukraine, focusing on air defense and artillery. This announcement came from a meeting between
According to data from Georgia’s central bank, money transfers from Russia to Georgia saw a significant decline of about 75% YoY in January. This drop
Tajikistan plans to boost its electricity exports by 17% to Afghanistan despite the ongoing domestic shortages in the country. Tajikistan mainly exports electricity to neighboring
Hezbollah’s leader announced plans to escalate the group’s conflict with Israel, responding to recent Israeli strikes on its positions and civilian casualties. Hezbollah has engaged
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are exploring the formation of a confederation, building on discussions among the foreign ministers of these nations for a long-term
Egypt is reportedly constructing a wall and leveling land near its border with the Gaza Strip ahead of a potential Israeli offensive in Rafah. Satellite