Brazil
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield rebounded to ~13.8% from a one-month low of 13.7% as markets priced in fiscal risks from the US tariff shock
August 14, 2025
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield rebounded to ~13.8% from a one-month low of 13.7% as markets priced in fiscal risks from the US tariff shock
Argentina’s consumer prices rose 1.9% MoM in July 2025, up from 1.5% in June and slightly above forecasts, driven by higher food, transport, and hospitality
The Bank of Zambia held its key policy rate at 14.5% for the second straight meeting, seeking to consolidate progress in reducing inflation while managing
Nigeria’s oil industry aims to boost production by over 800,000 bpd through six major offshore projects in the Gulf of Guinea, tapping deepwater reserves to
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said Kenya is seeking a new IMF programme after abandoning the final review of its previous USD 3.6 bln facility in
Kenyan President Ruto’s administration plans to raise KES 516.8 bln (USD 4 bln) by securitizing the 2% Railway Development Levy on imports to fund the
Standard Chartered Bank said Egypt’s macroeconomic stability remains intact, supported by strong FX inflows from portfolio investments and official sources. The bank expects over half
Egypt signed a USD 1 bln agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build an automotive tire factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, producing 10
De Beers, in partnership with Angola’s state-owned Endiama, has discovered a new kimberlite field, its first in 30 years, following initial drilling in a high-priority
Serbia’s central bank cut its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.75% from 3.5%, citing weaker agricultural output, rising inflation, and lower investor confidence. For 2026
Mongolia’s January to July 2025 trade surplus fell to USD 1.3 bln from USD 2.9 bln a year earlier, as exports dropped USD 1.5 bln
Bosnia’s top court allowed Republika Srpska President Dodik to pay a fine instead of serving a one-year prison sentence for defying a peace agreement, but
Russia’s annual inflation eased for a fourth straight month to 8.8% in July 2025, the lowest since October 2024, from 9.4% in June. The slowdown
Russia’s GDP grew 1.1% in Q2 2025, sharply down from 4% a year earlier, according to early estimates. Last year’s growth was driven by surging
In Sri Lanka, All bids for 2032 bonds were rejected at auction, while 2035 bonds were undersold, with yields of 10.97%. 2034 bonds had yielded
Moody’s upgraded Pakistan’s sovereign credit rating to Caa1 from Caa2 with a Stable outlook, citing an improving external position under IMF programme reforms. This follows
Bangladesh’s government set a USD 63.5 bln export target for FY26, up 16.5% from FY25, focusing on diversifying into non-traditional products and new markets. FTA