South Africa Prepares for Major Cash System Reform to Reduce Costs and Improve Access
South Africa's Reserve Bank plans major cash system reform to cut costs, improve access, and integrate ATMs by 2028.
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Jordan's 2026 Budget Aims for Development and Stability
The 2026 Jordan budget project focuses on development and financial stability, emphasizing improvements in education, health, and infrastructure. It aims to implement high-quality projects in vital sectors such as energy, water, tourism, education, health, transport, and communications.
Norwegian Fund Excludes Data Centers from Real Estate Plan
Norway's $2.1T fund excludes data centers from real estate strategy, focusing on stability amid AI sector risks.
GCC Central Banks Reduce Rates by 25 Basis Points
GCC central banks cut rates by 25 basis points, aligning with the US Fed, to support non-oil economic growth and diversification efforts.
China's Central Bank Withdraws 62.2B Yuan Liquidity
PBoC withdrew 62.2B yuan liquidity via reverse repos; Finance Ministry to renew 750B yuan in treasury bonds, no fiscal deficit increase.
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% and Confirms Overall Economic Resilience
The Bank of Canada maintains the interest rate at 2.25%, highlighting the economy's resilience despite trade challenges.
Turkish Central Bank Takes Cautious Approach Ahead of Next Rate Cut
Turkey's Central Bank may cut rates by 100-250 bps amid inflation concerns, with cautious future policy signals expected.
Prominent Australian Economists Divided on Interest Rates as RBA Shifts to Hawkish Stance
Australian economists are split on interest rates as RBA adopts a hawkish stance amid inflation concerns and slow growth.
Australian Dollar Nears 3-Month High Supported by Surprise Hawkish Tone from Central Bank
The Australian dollar nears a 3-month high due to a hawkish shift from the central bank, with rate hike expectations rising.
Yen Declines Despite Bank of Japan's Hawkish Tone and Approaching Rate Hike Decision
Yen falls to 157/dollar despite BoJ's hawkish stance; concerns over Japan's finances and low rates pressure currency.
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