Middle East / Africa
Iran’s currency will face further downward pressure
The rial hit a record low against the US dollar today
IranGuinea-Bissau election delay may increase uncertainty
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has announced a postponement to legislative elections planned for later this month
Guinea-BissauMarkets underprice geopolitical and economic risks
Markets reacted fairly calmly to the US election result but the October PMIs flag economic unevenness and uncertainties
InternationalUranium supply will not meet demand
Uranium demand is at its highest in more than a decade and data centres are set to add to this
InternationalWidescale protests over the hijab are unlikely in Iran
A female student was taken into custody after apparently protesting about a lack of adherence to Islamic dress
IranAlgerian-Moroccan rivalry drives defence sector focus
Algeria is increasing the army's budget, while Morocco focuses on building its local defence industry
AlgeriaSaudi PMI will help signal persistent confidence
Lower oil prices and persistent production cuts are cutting in Saudi Aramco's profits
Saudi ArabiaPeaceful transition bolsters Botswana’s democracy
A new government has taken power for the first time in the country’s history
Botswana
