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Lebanon’s GDP is set to grow 4.7% in 2025, despite ongoing political fragility and financial crises. The latest World Bank Lebanon Economic Monitor explains recent revisions, predicting a 7.1% contraction …
Lebanon Economic Monitor – Spring 2025: Turning the Tide? Read More
The Kenyan shilling remained stable on Thursday due to low dollar demand from importers, holding at 129.25/129.45, the same as the previous day’s close. The Kenyan shilling maintained a stable …
Kenya Shilling Stability Amid Low Dollar Demand Read More
The Kenyan shilling has remained stable against the US dollar due to low dollar demand from importers, with commercial banks quoting the exchange rate at 129.25/129.45, unchanged from the previous …
Kenyan Shilling Stabilizes Amid Low Dollar Demand Read More
Brazil’s government has retained its GDP growth estimate at 2.3% for 2025, while revising its inflation projection to 4.9%. The central bank is expected to raise interest rates to combat …
Brazil Government Maintains 2025 GDP Forecast Amid Higher Inflation Expectations Read More
The Kenyan shilling remained stable on Wednesday at 129.20/45, with traders expecting appreciation due to anticipated inflows from the Diaspora. The Kenyan shilling maintained its stability on Wednesday as it …
Kenyan Shilling Stability and Anticipated Diaspora Inflows Read More
Egypt reported a primary surplus of EGP 330 billion in H1 2024/25, driven by a 38.4% increase in tax revenues. Prime Minister Madbouly and Minister of Finance Kouchouk discussed priorities …
Egypt Achieves Record EGP 330bn Primary Surplus in H1 2024/25 Read More
Finance Minister Taif Sami confirmed Iraq’s commitment to adopting international best practices in public debt management at the 14th International Debt Management Conference in Geneva. He reinforced the importance of …
Iraq’s Finance Minister Advocates for Best Practices in Debt Management Read More
According to the Absa Kenya Economic Overview, Kenya faces significant economic challenges in 2025, including geopolitical tensions, rising global commodity prices, and trade disruptions. Inflation trends and changes in advanced …
Absa Economic Overview Highlights Risks to Kenya’s Economy in 2025 Read More
On October 7, President Anura Kumara Disanayake and IMF MD Ms. Kristalina Georgieva held a virtual meeting focusing on enhancing Sri Lanka’s partnership with the IMF. The discussion centered on …
Strengthening Sri Lanka-IMF Partnership: A Productive Discussion Read More
The IMF has advised Mozambique to pursue fiscal consolidation in 2025 due to fiscal slippage in 2024 and to ensure economic stability. Key recommendations include rationalizing payroll spending and prioritizing …
IMF Urges Fiscal Consolidation in Mozambique for Economic Stability in 2025 Read More