Day: April 2, 2025

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s current account deficit widened to USD 652 mln in the December quarter of 2024, up from USD 371.8 mln in the same period

Russia

Brazil started importing natural gas from Argentina through Bolivia, marking an unprecedented move in Latin America. The gas transport will pause during South America’s winter

Argentina

Argentina’s President Javier Milei will travel to Florida to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago as Argentina’s negotiations for a new IMF program approach

South Africa

A South African parliamentary panel has approved a fiscal framework for the national budget, contingent upon a review of a proposal to increase taxes by

Mozambique

Mozambique has initiated a process to review and modernize its legal framework for mining, oil, and gas in order to increase local benefits. Mozambique has

Russia

The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to visit Moscow for the first talks between their newly created confederation and Russia.

Egypt

The European Parliament has approved the second tranche of a EUR 4 bln financial support package for Egypt. This follows Egypt’s efforts, particularly under President

Uzbekistan

Annual inflation in Uzbekistan rose to 10.3% in March, up from 10.1% in February. The central bank increased interest rates by 50bp to 14.0% at

Kyrgyz Republic

The presidents of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a historic border agreement, marking the end of decades-long disputes over the border between the three

Russia

Kazakhstan’s energy ministry has said oil exports via the Caspian Pipeline Consortium through Russia remain without restrictions. This is despite announcements made yesterday by the

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan’s inflation rose 10.0% YoY in March, up from 9.4% the previous month and the highest figure recorded since 2023. The central bank will meet

Vietnam

Vietnam is sending a top official and a business delegation to the US as part of ongoing efforts to address its trade surplus with the

Myanmar

Myanmar experienced a significant earthquake, followed by further shocks as the military junta responded with airstrikes against enemy strongholds in regions affected by the civil

Indonesia

Indonesia’s manufacturing sector sustained growth in March, though at a moderated pace. Output and new orders expanded, with foreign demand rebounding. Employment and purchasing activity

India

Indian government bonds saw a rally, with the 10-year bond yield sliding to a three-year low of 6.52% after the central bank announced USD 9.4