Russia’s trade surplus up 20.25% YoY
Russia's foreign trade surplus surged by 20.25 per cent year-on-year to $87.9 billion for January-July 2024,…
IFC partners w/ BPR Bank Rwanda to enhance SME financing
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a financing package of up to $60 million, equivalent to…
Egypt’s gold prices fall on Tuesday
Egypt’s gold prices saw a decline of 0.15 per cent across all carats on Tuesday at 12:30 pm CLT (9:30 GMT) compared…
Germany’s inflation drops to 1.9%, lowest since 2021
Germany’s inflation rate in August 2024 slowed to 1.9 per cent year-on-year, the first time it fell below 2 per…
IMF forecasts 6% growth for Uganda in ’24
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2024 Article IV Consultation with Uganda, forecasting robust…
UK wage growth surge in May-July ’24
Annual growth in UK employees’ average weekly earnings (excluding bonuses) reached 5.1 per cent in the May to July…
S. Arabia’s IPI up by 1.6% in July
Saudi Arabia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 1.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in July 2024, driven by…
Gold prices down in Tuesday’s early trade
Gold prices fell on Tuesday early trade, as investors looked ahead to the upcoming US inflation report, which could…
UK workforce expands from May to July ’24
The UK employment rate for May to July 2024 rose to 74.8 per cent, an increase from the previous quarter, though it…
UK public sector employment falls in June ’24
UK public sector employment decreased slightly in June 2024, with a total of 5.94 million employees, down by 16,000…