Treasury’s Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Iran’s economy is facing high inflation and other challenges, partly due…
Zambia drops plan to extend IMF loan programme
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 7 (Reuters) – Zambia has ditched plans to extend its International Monetary Fund loan programme before…
Several reported killed in Iran protests over economic woes
First reported deaths in unrestActivist news site reports more protests on ThursdayBegan with rallies over inflation, falling currencyDUBAI,…
Nigeria’s central bank sees 2026 growth at 4.49%, inflation easing to 12.94%
ABUJA, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s central bank forecasts 4.49% economic growth and inflation easing to an average…
Tax breaks help Russian oil exporters stay afloat as discounts deepen
MOSCOW, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Discounts on Russian oil at export terminals have once again approached historic highs,…
Explainer: Why the Dutch pension fund reform matters for markets
Big group of Dutch pension funds move to new system on Jan 1New system drops benefit guarantees, allows…