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Malawi’s government has adjusted its 2025 growth forecast to 3.2% from 4.0% amid rising inflation rates that have led to widespread protests, particularly among street vendors. These protests, fueled by …
Malawi Adjusts Growth Projections Amid Public Protests Over Inflation Read More
Kenya’s inflation rate has risen for the fourth consecutive month, standing at 3.5% in February 2025, up from 3.3% in January. Despite the increase, the rate has remained below 5% …
Kenya’s Inflation Continues to Rise, Marking Fourth Consecutive Increase Read More
Kenya’s annual inflation increased to 3.5% in February, continuing a trend for four months. Core inflation held steady at 2.0%, while non-core inflation rose to 8.2%. In response, the Central …
Kenya’s Inflation Hits 3.5% Amid Economic Adjustments Read More
In January, the Philippines saw a 9.1% rise in total external trade, signaling economic resilience. Increased imports and exports contribute to this growth, despite challenges such as widening balance of …
Philippines’ Total External Trade Reports 9.1% Growth in January Read More
In January 2023, Brazil’s central government recorded a primary budget surplus of 84.9 billion reais, which was below market projections of 88.5 billion. Despite this, it improved from last year’s …
Brazil’s Central Government Reports Lower-Than-Expected Primary Surplus in January Read More
Sugar prices have plummeted to 1-1/2 week lows amidst a revised forecast showing a global sugar deficit for 2024/25. The Brazilian real’s strength has curtailed exports, and decreasing production from …
Impact of Brazilian Real Weakness on Sugar Prices Read More
The Brazilian real has weakened past 5.8 per USD amid ongoing fiscal and external pressures. The current account deficit expanded to $8.655 billion in January, and unemployment increased to 6.5%. …
Challenges Facing the Brazilian Real as It Weakens Further Read More
The IFS has urged the Ghanaian government to set realistic budget targets to enhance fiscal credibility, highlighting the historical issue of overestimated revenue projections. The institute cautioned against excessive borrowing …
IFS Advocates for Realistic Budget Targets to Enhance Fiscal Credibility in Ghana Read More
In February 2025, Zimbabwe’s monthly consumer inflation decreased to 0.5%, down from 10.5% in January. Price growth for food and non-food items also slowed significantly. The central bank upheld its …
Zimbabwe Monthly Inflation Decreases to 0.5% in February 2025 Read More
Senegal’s GDP surged by 8.9% in the third quarter, driven by oil exports, with a 9.3% growth forecast by the IMF for next year. The nation is set to export …
Senegal Achieves Historic Economic Growth Through Oil Exports Read More