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Sri Lanka secures staff-level IMF agreement on fourth review of bailout
April 25 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a fourth review of an Extended Fund Facility bailout, the IMF said on Friday.On approval by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about $344 million in financing, the IMF s...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Brazil inflation matches forecasts ahead of expected rate hike
SAO PAULO, April 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's annual inflation sped up in line with market expectations in early April, official data showed on Friday, hitting its highest in more than two years ahead of the central bank's next interest rate-setting meeting in May.The IPCA-15 consumer price index...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
7-Eleven owner says it will need to cut costs as US tariffs hit consumer confidence
Will take a hard look at its supply chain North America accounts for 73% of Seven & i's overall revenueStill plans on IPO for North American unit in second half of 2026By Anton Bridge TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Seven & I Holdings 3382.T, the owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores, said...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
POLL-South Africa 2025 economic growth forecast cut to 1.5% on tariff worries
reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=ZAGDPQP GDP forecastsreuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?RIC=ZAREPO%3DECI Inflation forecastsBy Vuyani Ndaba JOHANNESBURG, April 25 (Reuters) - South African economic growth will be a bit weaker this...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Some European companies wary of expanding in US amid tariff chaos
Erratic US trade policy causes rethink among smaller firmsSome expansion plans are halted, orders delayedGerman industry appears to "press pause button" in US -VDMABy Giulio Piovaccari, Christoph Steitz, Victoria Waldersee MILAN/FRANKFURT/BERLIN, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head
Abebe says there are times when debt financing is not an optionIMF cuts 2025 regional growth forecast to 3.8% from 4.2%Blames the move on knock-on effects of trade uncertainties By Karin Strohecker and Duncan Miriri WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, April 25 (Reuters) - Sub-Saharan African economies should wor...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
April Tokyo CPI Rises to 3.5%: Can the Bank of Japan Proceed with Rate Hikes Without Worry?
TradingKey - In April, inflation in Tokyo reached its highest level in two years, potentially strengthening the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to resolve further interest rate hikes. This development aligns with the BOJ’s previous stance that there is no need to alter its fundamental policy trajectory, and...TradingKey
Fri, Apr 25
Thai exports could beat 2025 target but US tariff challenge looms, commerce minister says
BANGKOK, April 25 (Reuters) - Thai export growth could exceed targets this year but challenges loom as the government seeks to negotiate a tariff deal with the United States that would benefit both sides, its commerce minister said on Friday. "This year's exports will still meet targets,...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Canada's main election contenders raise investor hopes of pro-business era
Carney cancels unpopular capital gains tax increaseConservatives propose bigger tax cuts than LiberalsCarney's central banking experience reassures investorsBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 25 (Reuters) - Canada stands to elect a more business-friendly government than has been the case in recen...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
