Central Bank holds interest rates: At its 21–23 May meeting, the Central Bank maintained the policy rate at 28.00%. Decision...
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Germany: Economy expands more than initially estimated in Q1 Germany momentarily ditches title of Europe’s sick man and reclaims 2020’s size: A second reading showed that the German economy... -
Egypt: Central Bank of Egypt reduces rates less aggressively in May Loosening cycle remains live, but pace slows down: At its meeting on 22 May, the Monetary Policy Committee of the... -
Mexico: Merchandise exports increase in April Latest reading: Merchandise exports rose 5.8% in annual terms in April, following March’s 9.6% increase, amid higher mining and manufactured... -
Hong Kong: Inflation comes in at highest level since September 2024 in April Latest reading: Inflation increased to 2.0% in April from March’s 1.4%. April’s result marked the highest inflation rate since September... -
Malaysia: Inflation stabilizes in April Latest reading: Inflation came in at 1.4% in April, unchanged from March and remaining at the lowest level since February... -
Singapore: Economic growth loses traction in the first quarter GDP growth decelerates: The statistical office slightly revised Q1 annual GDP growth upward to 3.9% from the 3.8% advance estimate... -
Nigeria: Central Bank of Nigeria leaves rates unchanged in May Central Bank stays put: At its meeting on 21–22 May, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to maintain its... -
Argentina: Economic activity growth slows in March but remains upbeat Latest reading: The monthly indicator for economic activity (EMAE) grew 5.6% year on year in March (February: +6.0% yoy), the... -
South Africa: Inflation rises slightly faster than expected in April Latest reading: Inflation rose to 2.8% in April, above March’s 2.7% and slightly exceeding market expectations. Despite the rise, inflation...