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President Trump threatened tariffs on Colombia over deported migrants but later withdrew the threat after a deal was reached. The deal allows for the return
January 27, 2025
President Trump threatened tariffs on Colombia over deported migrants but later withdrew the threat after a deal was reached. The deal allows for the return
Bolivia is offering between BOB 100 mln and BOB 700 mln (USD 14 mln–100 mln) in treasury securities weekly to cover expenses. These are primarily
Moody’s upgraded Argentina’s credit rating to Caa3 from Ca, citing the country’s improving economy and efforts to stabilize finances. The outlook was raised to positive,
South Africa is considering a 1 bln-rand bailout to prevent the closure of ArcelorMittal’s steel mills. The proposal involves funding from the Public Investment Corp.,
M23 rebels, reportedly supported by Rwanda’s army, are advancing towards a key city in the mineral-rich region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The conflict
Nigeria is projected to grow in 2025 with inflation expected to drop below 30%, improving investment prospects. The reduction in inflation could create a favorable
Moody’s revised Kenya’s outlook to positive, affirming its Caa1 ratings. This improvement is due to reduced liquidity risks, easing debt affordability, and declining domestic financing
Ghana’s trade surplus hit USD 5 bln in 2024, driven by a 50% rise in gold exports to USD 11.6 bln. Total exports rose to
Egypt’s Finance Ministry signed a USD 2 bln syndicated loan agreement, up from an initial USD 1.5 bln, to meet budgetary needs. Emirates NBD Capital
Iraq’s central bank Governor, Ali Mohsen Al-Alaq, met with US Chamber of Commerce VP Steve Lutes to discuss American investment in Iraq, focusing on energy,
Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire until February 18 to allow more time for Israeli troop withdrawals. Concurrently, Israel agreed to release more hostages, including
The World Bank forecasts Mongolia’s economic growth at 6.5% this year, compared to 5.3% in 2024. The Mongolian economy has been supported by record coal
Kazakhstan’s oil major Chevron has competed expansion works at the Tengiz oil field, costing around USD 48 bln. By mid-2025, production at the field is
Armenia’s credit rating was affirmed at BB- by Fitch, with a stable outlook. The agency said that support from stable growth and a robust macroeconomic
Ukrainian President Zelensky said his country is ready to transport gas from Azerbaijan to Europe, though details were not shared. Zelensky met Azerbaijani President Aliyev
Thailand transferred 30 bln baht to over 3 mln senior citizens as part of a program to combat high living costs and stimulate the economy.
Bloomberg economists expect Sri Lanka’s central bank to hold the policy rate at 8% on January 29. This decision is based on temporary declines in
Indian bond yields fell to their lowest in nearly three years after the Reserve Bank of India purchased 101.75 bln rupees (USD 1.2 bln) in
China’s factory activity slowed unexpectedly ahead of the Lunar New Year, with the manufacturing PMI dropping to 49.1, the lowest since August. The services sector