Pakistan
Following the February 8 election in Pakistan, market variables indicate heightened concern over the election’s impact on the economy compared to previous polls. Pakistan’s Stock
March 19, 2024
Following the February 8 election in Pakistan, market variables indicate heightened concern over the election’s impact on the economy compared to previous polls. Pakistan’s Stock
Thailand’s economy experienced slower growth than anticipated in the fourth quarter, with a 1.7% increase and a 0.6% QoQ contraction. PM Thavisin has called for
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Alexey Navalny, has declared her commitment to continue his opposition against Russian President Putin. Following her husband’s death,
The IMF mission in Ukraine has commenced the third review of the country’s EFF, with meetings in Warsaw and online formats expected to last a
The World Bank’s 2023-24 Economic Update for Kazakhstan projects a 3.4% GDP growth in 2024, attributed to lower-than-expected oil production. Inflation is predicted to decrease
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov has approved measures to curb potential spikes in staple food prices for 2024, as reported by the news agency 24. kg.
Moldova’s Deputy PM for Reintegration, Oleg Serebrian, has expressed the government’s dedication to the “gradual reintegration” of separatist Transnistria, speaking at a meeting with a
Mongolia reported a 7% GDP growth in 2023, fueled by household consumption, and reported a balance of payments surplus of USD 1.5 bln, a significant
Serbia’s inflation rose to 6.4% YoY in January, down from 7.6% in December, with healthcare, restaurant and hotel services driving the increase. That marks the
Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry has implemented temporary restrictions on CNG station operations nationwide to avoid a repeat of the energy crisis experienced last February due to
According to the AfDB’s latest macroeconomic report, 15 African countries have achieved output expansions of over 5% despite the challenging global and regional economic conditions.
Egyptian President al-Sisi reported a 40 to 50% decrease in Suez Canal revenues this year, attributing the decline to Huthi rebel attacks on shipping. These
Nigeria’s Trade Minister mentioned that the country secured commitments from foreign companies for investments close to USD 30 bln in various sectors since President Tinubu’s
South Africa’s central bank Governor, Kganyago, indicated a cautious stance on cutting interest rates, noting that the job of taming inflation is far from complete.
In other news, South African Finance Minister Godongwana must balance election-year spending demands with fiscal stability goals in his upcoming budget. This task is intensified
The Zambian Kwacha is experiencing its most extended winning streak in nearly a year. The kwacha has appreciated almost daily since these monetary tightening measures
State-owned enterprises IN LATAM, despite challenges such as declining output and financial difficulties, are attracting investors with high-yield bonds perceived as having similar risks to
Argentina achieved a fiscal surplus of 0.1% of GDP in January, the first since August 2012, with a primary surplus of 0.3%, underscoring the government’s
Honduras registered a 4.5% YoY expansion in its monthly index of economic activity in December, accelerating from a 2.9% growth rate in November and breaking
Following the February 8 election in Pakistan, market variables indicate heightened concern over the election’s impact on the economy compared to previous polls. Pakistan’s Stock
Thailand’s economy experienced slower growth than anticipated in the fourth quarter, with a 1.7% increase and a 0.6% QoQ contraction. PM Thavisin has called for
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late Alexey Navalny, has declared her commitment to continue his opposition against Russian President Putin. Following her husband’s death,
The IMF mission in Ukraine has commenced the third review of the country’s EFF, with meetings in Warsaw and online formats expected to last a
The World Bank’s 2023-24 Economic Update for Kazakhstan projects a 3.4% GDP growth in 2024, attributed to lower-than-expected oil production. Inflation is predicted to decrease
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov has approved measures to curb potential spikes in staple food prices for 2024, as reported by the news agency 24. kg.
Moldova’s Deputy PM for Reintegration, Oleg Serebrian, has expressed the government’s dedication to the “gradual reintegration” of separatist Transnistria, speaking at a meeting with a
Mongolia reported a 7% GDP growth in 2023, fueled by household consumption, and reported a balance of payments surplus of USD 1.5 bln, a significant
Serbia’s inflation rose to 6.4% YoY in January, down from 7.6% in December, with healthcare, restaurant and hotel services driving the increase. That marks the
Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry has implemented temporary restrictions on CNG station operations nationwide to avoid a repeat of the energy crisis experienced last February due to
According to the AfDB’s latest macroeconomic report, 15 African countries have achieved output expansions of over 5% despite the challenging global and regional economic conditions.