Costa Rica’s Tourism Faces Continued Decline Amid Economic Challenges
Costa Rica's tourism has been declining for six months, with February 2025 seeing a 7% drop in visitors compared to...
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MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa: Projected Profitability by 2025 Amid FX Challenges
MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa are projected to regain profitability by 2025 following significant FX losses due to naira devaluation....
Risk-Off Sentiment Elevates Nigeria Eurobond Yield to 19.54%
The yield on Nigeria's US dollar bonds has risen to 19.54%, driven by risk-off sentiment and declining inflation rates. This...
Oil Prices Fluctuate amid Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Indicators
Oil prices rose slightly, supported by Middle East tensions and China’s stimulus plans. Brent futures increased to $71.24, while U.S....
South Africa’s Energy Transition Persists Amid Trump Trade Tensions
South Africa's energy transition is resilient to international tensions caused by U.S. political issues, particularly Trump's trade threats. The country...
Morocco’s Preparations for Ramadan 2025: Ensuring Supply and Stability
Morocco is preparing for Ramadan 2025, expected to begin in late February or early March. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs...
Turkish Hoteliers Anticipate Boost from Upcoming Holidays
The Turkish hospitality sector anticipates a surge in tourism due to the Eid al-Fitr, Nevruz, and Easter holidays, with projected...
Chile’s GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations in Final Quarter of 2024
Chile's GDP grew by 4% year-on-year in Q4 2024, exceeding expectations. The mining sector surged by 7.3%, while non-mining growth...
Chile’s Current Account Deficit Narrows Significantly in Q4 2024
Chile's current account deficit decreased to $1.78 billion in Q4 2024 from $2.66 billion a year prior. The goods surplus...
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 23.18% in February 2025
Nigeria's inflation rate decreased to 23.18% year-on-year in February 2025, following a significant rebasing of the Consumer Price Index. Food...
