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Euro zone bond yields climb as geopolitical tensions narrow Germany-US rate gap

Government bond yields across the euro zone moved higher on Thursday as renewed geopolitical tensions in the Gulf fueled concerns over energy prices and inflation, while relatively subdued U.S. inflation data helped keep Treasury yields more stable. The contrasting market movements narrowed the spread......

ECB officials urge caution on inflation as interest rate outlook remains flexible

European Central Bank policymakers have signalled a measured approach to future interest rate decisions, stressing the need to remain vigilant on inflation while indicating there is no immediate case for a rapid tightening of monetary policy. The comments, made on Wednesday, suggest that although inflation......

Angola adds Chinese yuan to bank reserves in move to diversify foreign currency holdings

Angola has officially added the Chinese yuan to the list of foreign currencies that commercial banks can use to meet mandatory reserve requirements, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to diversify its financial system and strengthen monetary stability. The decision, announced by......

ECB selects 36 payment firms for digital euro pilot ahead of planned 2029 launch

The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to participate in the next phase of its digital euro project, marking a major step forward in Europe’s plans to develop a central bank-backed digital currency. The group includes several major financial institutions operating......

Egypt’s current account deficit more than doubles to $5.1 billion in first quarter

Egypt’s current account deficit widened sharply in the first quarter of the year, more than doubling compared with the same period in 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt. The deficit reached $5.1 billion during the January-March quarter, compared with $2.3 billion a year......

ECB faces renewed inflation challenge as US-Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

The European Central Bank (ECB) is once again confronting mounting inflationary pressures as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran drive energy prices higher, complicating the eurozone's monetary policy outlook. Speaking on Friday, Yannis Stournaras, a member of the ECB's Governing......

Tanzania strengthens foreign reserves with 28-ton gold acquisition

Tanzania has significantly expanded its official gold reserves, with the Bank of Tanzania purchasing approximately 28 metric tons of gold over the past 18 months as part of a broader strategy to reinforce foreign exchange reserves and support the national currency. According to central bank Governor......

ECB’s Fabio Panetta warns Euro Zone Outlook remains fragile amid global economic shifts

A senior European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker has cautioned that the outlook for the euro zone economy remains fragile, urging central bankers to prepare for an increasingly uncertain global environment when shaping future monetary policy. Speaking at a research conference in Rome on Tuesday, Fabio......

Russia's VTB to increase Loan-Loss reserves as fuel-driven inflation raises credit risks

Russia's second-largest lender, VTB, is preparing to strengthen its financial buffers during the second half of 2026 as inflationary pressures and elevated borrowing costs increase the likelihood of credit deterioration across its loan portfolio. The move reflects growing concern within Russia's......