Day: January 23, 2025

Paraguay

Paraguay’s Central Bank introduced reforms on December 26, 2024, enhancing liquidity and market access, including mandatory net foreign currency positions for financial institutions with limits

Bolivia

Bolivia’s economy is projected to face challenges in the medium term, with growth expected to fall to 1.8% in 2025, below the regional average of

Paraguay

Paraguay’s Central Bank introduced reforms on December 26, 2024, enhancing liquidity and market access, including mandatory net foreign currency positions for financial institutions with limits

Argentina

Argentina’s economic activity increased by 0.1% year-on-year in November 2024, better than the expected 0.6% decline. The positive result was driven by a sharp rise

Bolivia

Bolivia’s economy is projected to face challenges in the medium term, with growth expected to fall to 1.8% in 2025, below the regional average of

Argentina

Argentina’s economic activity increased by 0.1% year-on-year in November 2024, better than the expected 0.6% decline. The positive result was driven by a sharp rise

Nigeria

Nigerian Central Bank Governor Cardoso said the naira’s depreciation has made it more competitive, attracting investors. The central bank has raised interest rates by 875

Nigeria

Nigerian Central Bank Governor Cardoso said the naira’s depreciation has made it more competitive, attracting investors. The central bank has raised interest rates by 875

Ghana

Ghana’s producer price inflation fell to 26.1% in December 2024, down from 27.0% in November. Industrial inflation, excluding construction, eased to 40.2%, while the construction

Somalia

Egypt and Somalia signed an agreement to strengthen ties, focusing on military cooperation and enhancing Somalia’s security and stability. The agreement includes potential participation of

Ghana

Ghana’s producer price inflation fell to 26.1% in December 2024, down from 27.0% in November. Industrial inflation, excluding construction, eased to 40.2%, while the construction

Angola

Angola exported 98 mln barrels of crude in Q4 2024, earning USD 7.2 bln at USD 74.05 per barrel, down from 102 mln barrels and

Somalia

Egypt and Somalia signed an agreement to strengthen ties, focusing on military cooperation and enhancing Somalia’s security and stability. The agreement includes potential participation of

Israel

Qatar brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, enhancing its role as an international mediator. Qatar is considering mediation in other conflicts, including Afghanistan, Iran-US

Angola

Angola exported 98 mln barrels of crude in Q4 2024, earning USD 7.2 bln at USD 74.05 per barrel, down from 102 mln barrels and

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s central bank held its policy rate at 13.5%, for the fourth consecutive meeting, in line with expectations. Inflation eased to 9.8% YoY in December,

Israel

Qatar brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, enhancing its role as an international mediator. Qatar is considering mediation in other conflicts, including Afghanistan, Iran-US

Russia

The Ukrainian central bank hiked interest rates again, by 100 bps to 14.5%, slightly more than analyst expectations. The bank said it will likely continue

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan’s central bank held its policy rate at 13.5%, for the fourth consecutive meeting, in line with expectations. Inflation eased to 9.8% YoY in December,

Russia

The Ukrainian central bank hiked interest rates again, by 100 bps to 14.5%, slightly more than analyst expectations. The bank said it will likely continue

Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 276 mln to USD 11.4 bln for the week ending January 17, primarily due to external debt repayments.

Pakistan

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 276 mln to USD 11.4 bln for the week ending January 17, primarily due to external debt repayments.

India

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s strong relationships with major economies are helping mitigate potential impacts of global trade shifts under President Trump. The government is exploring

India

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s strong relationships with major economies are helping mitigate potential impacts of global trade shifts under President Trump. The government is exploring

India

China and India will hold diplomatic talks next week to mend ties following the 2020 border clash. The two countries aim to repair relations, which

Canada

The USD index (DXY) hovered at 108.2 as traders monitored President Trump’s policies. Trump called for an immediate interest rate cut and reiterated tariff threats

India

China and India will hold diplomatic talks next week to mend ties following the 2020 border clash. The two countries aim to repair relations, which

Canada

The USD index (DXY) hovered at 108.2 as traders monitored President Trump’s policies. Trump called for an immediate interest rate cut and reiterated tariff threats

Paraguay

Paraguay’s Central Bank introduced reforms on December 26, 2024, enhancing liquidity and market access, including mandatory net foreign currency positions for financial institutions with limits

Bolivia

Bolivia’s economy is projected to face challenges in the medium term, with growth expected to fall to 1.8% in 2025, below the regional average of