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European banks extend earnings rally as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered outperform forecasts

Europe's banking sector continued its multi-year resurgence on Wednesday as Deutsche Bank, UBS and Standard Chartered all reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded market expectations. The latest results extend a recovery that has driven European bank shares sharply higher since 2024, demonstrating......

BIS warns that artificial intelligence could complicate central bank decisions

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is creating new challenges for central banks as they attempt to assess economic conditions and make appropriate monetary policy decisions, according to a report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The institution warned that the growing influence......

South African rand holds steady as investors await Federal Reserve rate decision

The South African rand traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy announcement, with global markets looking for fresh guidance on inflation and the future path of interest rates. In early trading, the rand......

Morocco moves closer to adopting a blue economy strategy to strengthen its global Atlantic position

Morocco is moving closer to adopting a national blue economy strategy aimed at unlocking the economic potential of its maritime and coastal resources while promoting sustainable development. The initiative is expected to strengthen the country's position as a major Atlantic hub connecting Africa......

Japan's political uncertainty deepens as PM Sanae Takaichi faces market pressure

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing mounting political and financial challenges as declining public support limits her government's room to maneuver on economic policy, intensifying pressure from investors concerned about Japan's fiscal outlook. Recent opinion polls show Takaichi's......

UK inflation expectations fall further in July, easing pressure on Bank of England

Public expectations for future inflation in the United Kingdom continued to decline in July, according to a new survey, offering a potential signal of easing price concerns for the Bank of England as it evaluates the country's economic outlook. The latest survey from Citi and polling firm YouGov......

Israeli settlers accused of torching West Bank mosques after deadly clashes

Tensions have intensified in the occupied West Bank after Palestinian officials accused Israeli settlers of attacking villages and setting fire to two mosques following a deadly confrontation earlier in the week. The incidents occurred early on Sunday in villages near Nablus, where local authorities......

Africa faces up to $20 billion economic loss as ‘super’ El Niño threatens climate crisis

A potentially severe El Niño weather event could cause economic losses of between $10 billion and $20 billion across affected African countries and intensify migration pressures, according to the climate chief of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Speaking to Reuters, the bank’s top climate......

Morocco’s average lending rate falls to 4.66% in first quarter of 2026

The average lending rate applied by Moroccan banks declined to 4.66% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting an easing trend in credit conditions as Bank Al-Maghrib continued supporting liquidity within the financial system. According to data from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts......