Peru
Peru’s central bank revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.2%, up from 3.0%, though still below the government’s target of 4%. Central bank chief
March 24, 2025
Peru’s central bank revised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 3.2%, up from 3.0%, though still below the government’s target of 4%. Central bank chief
Paraguay’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged at 6%, citing anchored inflation expectations and a growing economy. The decision aligns with analysts’ expectations. Inflation reached
The IMF is set to discuss a new loan for Argentina during an informal meeting between its staff and executive board next week in Washington.
Nigerian lender First HoldCo Plc plans to raise 350 bln naira (USD 229 mln) in additional capital through private placement. This follows a successful 150
S&P affirmed Cameroon’s B-/B ratings with a stable outlook. The projected GDP growth for Cameroon is 4.3% from 2025 to 2028, driven by increased gas
Ethiopia has reached a deal with its official creditors to restructure USD 8.4 bln of international debt, reducing debt service by USD 2.5 bln through
Israel’s cabinet has approved PM Netanyahu’s decision to fire domestic intelligence chief Ronen Bar. This move has sparked widespread protests and criticism, with opponents accusing
Fitch Ratings has affirmed North Macedonia’s credit rating at BB+ with a stable outlook. The agency cited credible and consistent macroeconomic policies that underpin the
Moldova’s central bank kept interest rates at 6.5%, despite poor economic growth numbers published recently. The policy rate was moved from 3.6% to 6.5% at
Albania’s credit rating has been upgraded from BB- to BB by S&P Ratings, with a stable outlook. Strong foreign direct investment, remittances, and services exports,
Russia’s central bank kept its key interest rate at 21%, meeting expectations, and indicated no further tightening is needed for disinflation. While inflationary pressures persist
US President Trump remains optimistic about reaching a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, despite increased Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, and Moscow’s seeming reluctance
Indonesian stocks fell, with the Jakarta Composite Index losing as much as 4.7%, and the rupiah weakened by 0.4% against the dollar. The decline was
India’s economic activity slightly slowed in March, driven by a slowdown in the services sector demand, despite a pickup in manufacturing. The manufacturing purchasing managers’
Crude oil prices fell to USD 68.1/barrel amid concerns over increased supply from Russia and efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S. and Russian officials