Argentina’s Inflation Forecasted to Rise Slightly in February
Argentina's inflation rate is expected to rise to 2.4% in February, slightly above January's rate of 2.2%. Although efforts to...
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Significant Global Events to Occur Today: Tariffs, National Celebrations, and Space Mission
Key events today include the activation of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, PM Modi's participation in the Mauritius National...
Ghana Government Projects Total Revenue and Grants for 2025 at GH¢223.8 Billion
The Ghanaian government projects a total revenue and grants of GH¢223.8 billion for 2025. Total expenditures are set at GH¢269.1...
Brazil Seeks Diplomacy Amid U.S. Tariff Increases
The Brazilian government is pursuing diplomatic negotiations in response to U.S. tariff increases on steel and aluminum imports. Finance Minister...
Brazil Faces Sharp Inflation Increase, Pressuring President Lula
Brazil's consumer prices have surged 1.31% in February, marking the largest increase since March 2022, with annual inflation rising to...
Bolivia’s Strategic Shift: Cryptocurrency for Energy Imports Amid Economic Challenges
Bolivia's state energy firm, YPFB, is adopting cryptocurrency for energy imports to address a severe dollar shortage and fuel supply...
Ghana’s Commitment to Fiscal Consolidation Under IMF Guidance
Ghana is expected to maintain its fiscal consolidation efforts aligned with the IMF program, according to Fitch Solutions. The country...
South Africa Eliminates Luxury Tax on Affordable Smartphones to Support Digitization
The South African government will remove the luxury excise duty on smartphones under R2,500 starting April 2025 to promote digital...
Moroccan Wholesalers Experience Growth Amid Challenges in Non-Financial Services Sector
In late 2024, the Moroccan wholesale trade sector saw growth, with 36% of businesses reporting higher sales. The non-financial services...
Venezuela Guild Advocates for US-Venezuela Dialogue Post Chevron License Cancellation
Fedecamaras has called for U.S.-Venezuela talks following Chevron's license cancellation, citing severe possible economic impacts. The guild seeks to restart...
