Economy
Swiss Government Expresses Shock Over U.S. Imposition of 39% Tariff on Imports
The Swiss government has expressed profound shock and disappointment following the United States’ announcement of a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, effective August...
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President Trump confirms August 1 deadline for 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases
President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian imports, effective August 1. This decision was driven by concerns over...
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Singapore’s central bank maintains monetary policy amid improved global trade conditions and stronger-than-expected economic growth in Q2 2025
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has decided to maintain its current monetary policy settings, keeping the rate of appreciation...
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U.S. and EU Rush to Finalize Trade Deal Before Tariff Deadline
The United States and the European Union have finalized a trade agreement just days before the impending tariff deadline. The deal establishes a...
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Portugal Appoints OECD’s Álvaro Santos Pereira as New Central Bank Governor Amid Political Tensions
Portugal’s center-right government has appointed Álvaro Santos Pereira, former OECD chief economist and ex-economy minister, as the new central bank governor, replacing Mário...
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Pakistan’s ISI targets black market dollar trade to stabilize rupee, says forex association president
Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency has intensified efforts to stabilize the nation’s currency by targeting the illicit dollar trade. Malik Muhammad Bostan, chairman...
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Nigeria’s economy grows by 30% after GDP recalculation, incorporating digital services and informal sector
Nigeria’s economy has experienced a significant transformation following a comprehensive recalculation of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), leading to a 30% increase in...
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Morocco’s central bank explores digital currency for cross-border payments
Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is actively exploring the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance peer-to-peer and cross-border payment...
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Malta’s National Statistics Office reports a 25% increase in tourist arrivals during the first four months of 2025
Malta’s tourism sector has experienced a significant surge in 2025, with the National Statistics Office (NSO) reporting a 17.4% increase in inbound tourist...
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Malaysia’s economy grew 4.5% year-on-year in Q2 2025, driven by strong domestic consumption and steady manufacturing
Malaysia’s economy expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, maintaining the growth rate from the previous quarter. This performance was...
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