Tunisians Hold More Cash Than the Central Bank’s Net Assets
Tunisia cash in circulation crossed 30.040 billion dinars on 21 August 2026, larger than the central bank's net foreign assets...
August 25, 2026Topic
monetary policy
Nigeria Opens Central Bank Bills to Small Savers
Nigeria's central bank reopened its bill auctions to ordinary savers at about 20%. The Lagos stock market has fallen for...
August 24, 2026
Zimbabwe’s Mining Exports Doubled. Its Reserves Still Cover 1.7 Months of Imports
Zimbabwe mining exports reached US$6.21bn in the first half of 2026, up 121%, but usable reserves of US$1.7bn covered only...
August 21, 2026
South Africa Business Confidence Rises in July as Inflation Stays High
South Africa business confidence rose to 125.4 in July 2026, but 5.0% inflation and the US-Iran war keep pressure on...
August 18, 2026
Nigeria Inflation Drops to 15.43 Percent in July 2026
Nigeria inflation drops to 15.43 percent in July 2026 from 15.91 percent in June, the National Bureau of Statistics reported,...
August 18, 2026
Egypt Growth Outlook Cut to 5 Percent as Inflation Delays Rate Cuts
Egypt growth outlook cut to about 5 percent as stubborn inflation forces the Central Bank of Egypt to delay interest...
August 15, 2026
Libya Central Bank Governor Resigns Amid Political Pressure Over Oil Money
Libya's central bank governor Naji Issa has resigned, reigniting a fight over the institution that controls the country's oil revenues...
August 11, 2026
Mexico Inflation Falls To 3.37% As Banxico Holds Rates
Mexico’s inflation fell to 3.37% in June 2026 and remittances grew 4.2%, but Banxico kept rates at 6.50% and pushed...
August 9, 2026
Angola Nears Single-Digit Inflation For First Time In Decades As Rate Cuts Begin
Angola’s inflation could fall to about 9.1 percent in the coming month, marking single-digit territory for the first time since...
August 8, 2026