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The US is considering Nicaragua’s future in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) due to its authoritarian government and rising migration. Secretary of
February 5, 2025
The US is considering Nicaragua’s future in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) due to its authoritarian government and rising migration. Secretary of
Argentina’s GDP-linked bonds may see more upside following legal developments. Morgan Stanley strategists noted that recent payment moves have raised the possibility of future payouts.
The EU faces pressure to suspend its controversial EUR 750 mln mineral agreement with Rwanda after M23 rebels, allegedly backed by Rwanda, captured Goma. The
Nigeria’s cabinet approved the issuance of a NGN 758 bln bond to address pension liabilities. The government also secured approval to seek EUR 30 mln
Mauritius’ central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.5% from 4%, marking the first hike in over two years. The move aims to manage
Lebanon’s acting central bank governor Wassim Mansouri outlined plans to resolve the depositors’ crisis, emphasizing the need for government and parliamentary reform laws. While acknowledging
Talks between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will shape Israel’s war against Hamas and Netanyahu’s political future. The second phase of the ceasefire
Franklin Templeton has signed a deal to manage Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund, with the country’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. The fund was established last
Mongolia’s inflation rose to 9.0% YoY in December, from 8.1% the previous month, the highest reading since the end of 2023. In mid-January, large protests
The Kazakh energy ministry has said it intends to meet its OPEC+ obligations to cut oil production, and will negotiate with oil partners to reach
Armenia’s central bank has cut it benchmark interest rate by 25 bps to 6.75%, the fourteenth consecutive cut since June 2023. Inflation was at 1.5%
President Trump has said his administration wants an agreement with Ukraine to access rare earth minerals in exchange for defense aid. Ukraine has significant reserves
Pakistan signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to defer a USD 1.2 bln oil payment for a year. The deal aims
Bangladesh’s inflation eased in January to 9.94% YoY, down from 10.89% in December. Food inflation slowed to 10.72% from 12.92%, while non-food inflation increased slightly
Southeast Asian economies, initially benefiting from the US-China trade war, now face slowing growth amid concerns over trade integration. Countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia
Asian equities pared gains after the US imposed a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, with China retaliating. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1.2%,
President Trump delayed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico until March 4 after both countries agreed to tougher measures on migration and drug trafficking. Canada