Finance
Key rate freeze unlikely to tame inflation
The Russian Central Bank announced it is keeping its key interest rate at 21% in a surprise to most analysts
RussiaEU-Mercosur deal faces uncertain future
The EU and Mercosur have concluded a free trade agreement, twenty five years after negotiations commenced
EUSheinbaum will aim to boost FDI in Mexico
Mexico’s new government will try to capitalise on nearshoring trends, but faces challenges in doing so
MexicoGulf states’ interest rate cuts could slow in 2025
Most of the Gulf Cooperation Council states cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Gulf statesOman’s sovereign credit ratings could improve further
Fitch upgraded Oman’s sovereign debt outlook to positive yesterday
OmanWorld Cup could help ease Morocco’s joblessness
The unemployment rate has risen sharply since the first half of the year
MoroccoIMF deal will strengthen El Salvador’s fiscal position
El Salvador has finally struck a long-awaited deal with the IMF
El SalvadorBolder stimulus will drive China’s growth amid risks
Beijing has announced plans for more stimulus in 2025 amid external trade headwinds
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