Brazil
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad seeks to balance public finances without harming the poor, amid skepticism from investors. Despite Lula’s goal to eliminate the fiscal
February 26, 2025
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad seeks to balance public finances without harming the poor, amid skepticism from investors. Despite Lula’s goal to eliminate the fiscal
Bolivia’s economy grew by 2.14% from January to September 2024, with the hydrocarbon sector contracting 12.87% due to a drop in natural gas production. Other
Argentina’s economic activity rose by 5.5% YoY in December 2024, exceeding expectations of 3.5% growth and marking the largest expansion since August 2022. Seasonally adjusted
Tunisia has started rescheduling 1.1 billion dinars in arrears owed by state-owned utilities (gas, electricity, and water). The move follows instructions from President Kais Saied
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) rejected new taxes and called for spending cuts and reforms to boost economic growth. DA finance spokesman Mark Burke emphasized
Ghana’s new central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, intends to reduce inflation from above 20% to single digits by Q2 2026. Asiama plans to use advanced
Ethiopia’s central bank said it was conducting an FX auction for USD 60 mln, with the sale open to all banks. In July 2024, the
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran won’t engage in direct nuclear talks with the US as long as President Trump maintains his hard-line
In Tajikistan, the Asian Development Bank will join a consortium of international finance institutions funding the Rogun Hydropower Plant construction project. The Tajik government has
A trilateral summit between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan is planned for 31 March, focused on state borders, energy, and infrastructure cooperation, it has been reported.
Officials in Serbia have ruled out nationalization of the oil company NIS, as it prepares for final negotiations with the US over impending sanctions, because
S&P Ratings expects Azerbaijan’s economy to grow a moderate 2% over the next two years, it has reported. Inflation remains a key concern, with the
IFC and ADB criticized Pakistan’s renegotiation of power contracts, warning it could damage investor confidence and future investments. Pakistan’s military-led government is renegotiating contracts to
India is finalizing a USD 1 bln capital subsidy plan to support its solar manufacturing sector and reduce reliance on China. The plan focuses on
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to limit China’s technological growth, including tougher semiconductor curbs. It is focusing on sanctions against specific Chinese companies and
Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad seeks to balance public finances without harming the poor, amid skepticism from investors. Despite Lula’s goal to eliminate the fiscal
Bolivia’s economy grew by 2.14% from January to September 2024, with the hydrocarbon sector contracting 12.87% due to a drop in natural gas production. Other
Argentina’s economic activity rose by 5.5% YoY in December 2024, exceeding expectations of 3.5% growth and marking the largest expansion since August 2022. Seasonally adjusted
Tunisia has started rescheduling 1.1 billion dinars in arrears owed by state-owned utilities (gas, electricity, and water). The move follows instructions from President Kais Saied
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) rejected new taxes and called for spending cuts and reforms to boost economic growth. DA finance spokesman Mark Burke emphasized
Ghana’s new central bank governor, Johnson Asiama, intends to reduce inflation from above 20% to single digits by Q2 2026. Asiama plans to use advanced
Ethiopia’s central bank said it was conducting an FX auction for USD 60 mln, with the sale open to all banks. In July 2024, the
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran won’t engage in direct nuclear talks with the US as long as President Trump maintains his hard-line
In Tajikistan, the Asian Development Bank will join a consortium of international finance institutions funding the Rogun Hydropower Plant construction project. The Tajik government has
A trilateral summit between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan is planned for 31 March, focused on state borders, energy, and infrastructure cooperation, it has been reported.
Officials in Serbia have ruled out nationalization of the oil company NIS, as it prepares for final negotiations with the US over impending sanctions, because
S&P Ratings expects Azerbaijan’s economy to grow a moderate 2% over the next two years, it has reported. Inflation remains a key concern, with the
IFC and ADB criticized Pakistan’s renegotiation of power contracts, warning it could damage investor confidence and future investments. Pakistan’s military-led government is renegotiating contracts to
India is finalizing a USD 1 bln capital subsidy plan to support its solar manufacturing sector and reduce reliance on China. The plan focuses on
The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to limit China’s technological growth, including tougher semiconductor curbs. It is focusing on sanctions against specific Chinese companies and