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Consumer price inflation in South Africa held steady at 3.2% in February. Key contributors included housing, utilities, and food sectors. There were notable increases in medical-aid premiums and health services. …
South Africa’s Consumer Price Inflation Steady at 3.2% in February Read More
Morocco’s inflation rate increased to 2.6% in February, driven by a 4.6% rise in food prices and a 1.2% increase in non-food inflation. Month-on-month, consumer prices rose 0.3%. Core inflation …
Morocco’s Inflation Rate Increases to 2.6% in February 2023 Read More
President Javier Milei announced that Argentina’s new IMF deal will be finalized by mid-April. The lower house of Congress approved a key decree necessary for the agreement. Although the government …
Argentina’s New IMF Agreement Expected by Mid-April, Says President Milei Read More
Argentina’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in Q4 2024, a decline from the previous quarter, yet remains above 2023 levels. Despite a 4.4% economic recovery in late 2024, the overall …
Argentina’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.4%, Yet Challenges Remain Read More
The South African rand weakened after the SARB kept interest rates steady at 7.50%. The rand was trading at 18.22 to the dollar, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent …
South African Rand Weakens as Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady Read More
South Africa’s central bank has paused its rate cuts, keeping the repo rate at 7.50% due to trade wars and budget risks. Inflation remains steady at 3.2%, and the rand …
South Africa Halts Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainties and Budget Challenges Read More
Argentina’s consumer confidence fell to 44.11 in March 2025, the lowest this year, down from 47.4 in January. Assessments of personal finances and purchase intentions decreased, although macroeconomic evaluations improved …
Argentina Consumer Confidence Indicator Hits Yearly Low in March 2025 Read More
Cameroon’s public debt grew by 7.8% in 2024, totaling CFA14.237 trillion, approximately 45.6% of GDP. This increase is mainly due to government borrowing. The National Sinking Fund notes that the …
Cameroon’s Public Debt Increases to CFA14.237 Trillion in 2024 Read More
Cameroon’s SMEs have experienced a decline in loan rates, with average rates dropping to 8.98%. This is contrasted by rising rates for individual borrowers and other businesses. The relaxation of …
Cameroon’s SMEs Benefit from Lower Loan Rates Amid Rising Costs for Others Read More
In Argentina, outdated goods still dominate the consumer price index, prompting calls for a much-needed update under President Javier Milei. Economists believe that a revised index would show higher inflation …
Calls for an Update to Argentina’s Outdated Consumer Price Index Read More