Economia

Anti-Money Laundering Council executive director Matthew David has requested a transfer within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Arnold Kabanlit was designated as acting director to ensure leadership continuity. The move comes amid a major probe into corruption in flood control projects.

25 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Bank of France has cut its GDP growth forecasts to 0.9% for 2026 and 0.8% for 2027 due to surging energy prices from the Middle East conflict. This adjustment is based on a main scenario of temporary hydrocarbon price increases. The bank also expects inflation at 1.7% this year.

Egypt's Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem held talks with a delegation from China Baowu Steel Group, led by Chairperson Hu Wangming, to explore ways to strengthen industrial and investment cooperation. The discussions aimed at expanding investments in priority sectors including steel production.

25 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

China has officially designated 'ciyuan' as the translation for 'token' in AI, giving the tech term strong economic overtones. Liu Liehong described it as a value anchor for the intelligent era.

A Direção de Crédito Público da Colômbia adjudicou títulos TES de um ano a uma taxa de corte de 13,494% no leilão de 24 de março, estabelecendo um novo recorde histórico. Com uma inflação de 5,29%, isso resulta em uma taxa real próxima de 8,2%. O resultado sinaliza uma percepção elevada de risco fiscal entre os investidores.

25 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

The South Korean won opened at 1,503.2 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, down 3.5 won from the previous session, amid mixed signals on U.S.-Iran talks to end their monthlong conflict. The White House said Wednesday that the two sides had held 'productive' discussions, while Tehran insisted no negotiations took place. Global oil prices have surged with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, raising concerns for energy-import-dependent South Korea.