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US high-grade bond sales hit highest since ’17
Corporate bond issuance in the US has surged in July, reaching the highest level since 2017 buoyed by strong…
Bank of Canada cuts policy rate by 25 bps
The Bank of Canada (BoC) on Wednesday cut its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a second…
Mexico’s annual inflation jump ahead of August rate decision
Mexico's inflation rate jumped higher than expected in early July, throwing a wrench into investor predictions of a…
BOJ poised to raise interest rates in upcoming meeting
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to discuss raising interest rates at its upcoming meeting.
CBE, Baheya Foundation launch new initiative for women in banking
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Baheya Foundation have joined forces to launch Sehetak Amana (Your Health is a…
Germany records €23.6b budget deficit in H1 ’24
Germany's federal budget recorded a deficit of €23.6 billion for the January–June 2024 period.
Germany’s federal expenditure down 4.0% in H1 ’24
Germany's federal expenditure amounted to €220.0 billion from January to June 2024, reflecting a 4.0 per cent (€9.2…
Turkey c.bank holds rates at 50%, maintains tight grip on inflation
Turkey's central bank extended on Tuesday its interest rate hold for a fourth month, emphasising its commitment to…
Egypt’s reserve money M0 reaches EGP 1.965t in June – CBE
Egypt’s reserve money (M Zero) reached 1.965 trillion Egyptian pounds at the end of June 2024, compared to 1.689…
China’s c. bank move aims to ease bond market pressure
China's central bank decision to lower collateral requirements for medium-term loans (MLF) is expected to alleviate…
