Colombia Turns to the IMF, Weeks After Its Finance Minister Ruled It Out
Colombia IMF talks: President De la Espriella orders his finance minister to open talks with the Fund, weeks after ruling...
September 28, 2026Topic
fiscal deficit
Nigeria Bond Auction Allots US$563 Million at Lower Rates
Nigeria allotted ₦748.64 billion of bonds on 14 September, about US$563 million. Both instruments cleared below August rates.
September 16, 2026
Kenya Plans US$7.6 Billion Domestic Borrowing in 2026/27
Kenya plans to raise KSh 1.03 trillion (US$7.6 billion) from domestic bonds and Treasury bills in FY2026/27, leaning on local...
July 31, 2026
Milei’s Central-Bank Reform Would Ban Argentina’s Money-Printing
President Milei’s central-bank charter reform, detailed 30 July 2026, bans BCRA financing of government and mandates sole focus on currency...
July 29, 2026
Algeria’s Record Budget Puts US$25 Billion Into Defence
Algeria's record 2026 budget totals US$135.6 billion, with about US$25 billion for defence, roughly a fifth of spending, and a...
July 19, 2026
Peru Fiscal Deficit Shrinks, Easing El Niño Risk
Peru’s rolling annual fiscal deficit fell to 1.3% of GDP in June 2026, beating official targets, as higher revenues strengthen...
July 18, 2026
Colombia’s Fiscal-Deficit Fix Gets IMF, US Backing
Colombia’s fiscal-deficit fix gains IMF and World Bank backing as the incoming administration confronts a 7.1% GDP deficit and a...
July 18, 2026
Colombia’s Next Finance Minister Signals a Sharp Turn Toward Markets
Colombia finance minister designate Miguel Gomez inherits the worst fiscal picture in a generation and signals a sharp break from...
July 2, 2026
Brazil Stocks Slip to Close a Bruising Quarter as Foreign Money Stays Away
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 0.68% to 172,024 on June 30, closing a quarter down about 8% as foreign outflows and soft...
July 1, 2026