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China’s YoY export surge, rising 7.1% between January and February, signals a positive outlook for global demand despite ongoing trade and geopolitical challenges. The record
April 5, 2024
China’s YoY export surge, rising 7.1% between January and February, signals a positive outlook for global demand despite ongoing trade and geopolitical challenges. The record
Moody’s has upgraded Pakistan’s banking sector outlook to stable from negative, citing robust profitability and liquidity. The assessment highlights significant government securities holdings, constituting 51%
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban plans to discuss strategies to end the conflict in Ukraine with former US President Trump amid concerns over EU and NATO
Armenia has announced the withdrawal of Russian border guards from Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport, asserting its institutional readiness for independent border control. This decision marks a
At Azerbaijan’s recent central bank FX auction, lenders demanded USD 79.1 mln, up from USD 68.9 mln in the prior session, with the central bank
Russia’s steel industry is seeking government intervention in response to Kazakhstan’s recent rail export ban on scrap metal, a policy that now includes Eurasian Economic
Kazakhstan’s legislation to halt the transfer of bad retail loans to collection agencies until 2026 is predicted to adversely impact the financial sector, according to
Serbia’s central bank has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 6.5%, marking the eighth consecutive month of this rate, as it anticipates inflation will align
Uzbekistan’s central bank engaged with World Bank experts to advance the financial sector reform, discussing new initiatives in banking services consumer protection, green financing, and
A Hamas delegation has concluded its Cairo visit, with truce negotiations with Israel set to continue next week. The discussions are part of ongoing efforts
The IMF and Burkina Faso have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies for the first review under the ECF arrangement, pending approval by the
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) intervened in the interbank market with a $1 billion transaction to facilitate essential imports amid significant currency volatility following
BofA is expanding its team to engage in currency trading in frontier markets, highlighting increased interest in the financial instruments of countries like Egypt, Nigeria,
Senegal’s USD bonds saw an uptick following the announcement of the long-awaited election date, set just before President Macky Sall’s term ends. This scheduling aims
Zambia’s Zesco is set to discuss a 20-25% reduction in power demand with mining companies due to a significant power shortfall, impacting the nation’s primary
Costa Rica’s annual inflation rate declined by 1.13% in February, continuing a nine-month trend of disinflation following a 1.87% reduction in the previous month. The
Guatemala’s economic activity increased by 4.4% YoY in January, with a notable rise in overseas remittances, which escalated to USD 1.528 bln February, reflecting a
Mexico’s inflation decelerated to 4.4% in February from 4.88% in January, prompting expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the central bank. The easing of
Peru’s central bank held its key interest rate at 6.25%, contrary to market expectations of a 25 bps reduction. This decision comes after seven consecutive