Madbouly Launches EGP 40 Billion Social Protection Package Ahead of Ramadan
Egypt launches EGP 40B social package for 15M families, healthcare, farmers, and rural areas to ease costs before Ramadan.
Japan's Economic Growth Slows to 0.1% in Q4 2025, Highlighting Fragile Recovery Despite Investment Uptick
Japan's Q4 2025 GDP grew just 0.1%, showing a fragile recovery as weak consumption and trade offset slight investment gains.
Madbouly Announces New Social Protection Package Ahead of Ramadan Including Cash Support, Income Increases, and Tax Reforms
Egypt announces new social support with cash aid, salary hikes, and tax reforms before Ramadan to aid vulnerable groups and boost the economy.
Egyptian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to 19% and Lowers Reserve Requirement for First Time in Four Years
Egypt's central bank cut rates to 19% and reserve requirements to 16%, aiming to boost liquidity amid falling inflation and strong GDP growth.
China Announces Comprehensive Tariff Exemption for 53 African Countries Starting May 2026
China will exempt tariffs on imports from 53 African countries from May 2026, aiming to boost trade and economic ties with the continent.
Bank of England Faces Pivotal Rate Decision as UK Inflation Data Awaited
Bank of England faces split over rates as UK inflation nears 3%. Key data this week will guide policy amid rising job losses and wage slowdown.
US Inflation Slows to 2.4% in January as Energy Pressures Ease; Core Inflation at Lowest Since 2021
US inflation slowed to 2.4% in Jan 2026, lowest since May, as energy prices eased; core inflation hit lowest since 2021 at 2.5%.
UK Economy Slows to 0.1% Growth in Q4 2025 as Business Investment Sees Sharpest Drop Since 2021
UK Q4 2025 GDP grew 0.1%, missing forecasts. Business investment fell sharply, and growth remains fragile amid weak construction and industry.
Price Pressures Ease in Jordan as Inflation Drops to 15-Month Low
Jordan's inflation fell to 1.06% in Jan 2025, a 15-month low, as food prices eased, but some items like personal goods saw sharp rises.
UAE Central Bank’s Gold Reserves Surge to Nearly AED 38 Billion by End of 2025
UAE Central Bank's gold reserves rose 64.93% to AED 37.9B by Dec 2025, with strong deposit growth, boosting monetary stability.
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