China
China’s industrial companies have reported an increase in profits in the first two months of the year. The 10.2% YoY profit growth in January-February, following
April 23, 2024
China’s industrial companies have reported an increase in profits in the first two months of the year. The 10.2% YoY profit growth in January-February, following
Laos’ inflation rate declined to 24.98% YoY in March from February’s 25.35%. The depreciation of the kip is a major factor contributing to inflation. Notably,
Pakistan aims to finalize a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a new loan program by the end of June or early July. Discussions will
China has pledged ongoing support for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts, as confirmed during a meeting between Sri Lanka’s PM and Chinese Premier Li Qiang
Ukraine has received a significant financial boost, securing a USD 880 mln tranche from the IMF following the successful third review of its current program.
Ukraine’s main underground natural gas storage facility was targeted in a recent Russian missile and drone attack, causing a temporary halt in fuel withdrawals. Despite
Armenian PM Pashinyan has expressed Armenia’s readiness to facilitate a transport corridor through its territory from Azerbaijan to Turkey and announced the forthcoming transfer of
According to Kazakhstan’s energy minister, demand for Russian gas in Uzbekistan is on the rise. The increase in demand aligns with the original projections, following
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated following a rocket attack by the Lebanon-based group on a northern Israeli town, resulting in one fatality. This
Egypt’s local bonds have attracted a surge in investor interest following a substantial policy shift earlier this month, which led to the unlocking of significant
Morocco is moving forward with plans to develop an LNG import terminal at Nador West Med on the Mediterranean coast, aiming to integrate it with
Mozambique’s central bank has taken the lead in Africa by lowering its benchmark lending rate at consecutive meetings this year, dropping the rate to 15.75%
South Africa’s central bank held its borrowing rate at 8.25%, a 15-year peak, during its latest rate-setting meeting before the May elections. Despite efforts to
Zambia’s progress in addressing its default status has moved to negotiate USD 3.5 bln in commercial debt after reaching an agreement with Eurobond holders. The
The Dominican Republic’s central bank reported a significant increase in economic activity, with the monthly indicator rising to 6.2% in February 2024, up from 4.6%
Paraguay has successfully issued three domestic currency bonds, raising the country’s domestic bond total to the equivalent of USD 1 bln (2.2% of GDP). This