On 12 November, the National Assembly approved the 2021 state budget. Relative to the 2020 budget—approved before the Covid-19 pandemic—both...
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Germany: Harmonized prices post largest fall since January 2015 in September Harmonized consumer prices were unchanged over the prior month in October, following September’s 0.38% drop. The print reflected markedly higher... -
Serbia: Inflation cools in December Consumer prices rose 0.10% month-on-month in December, after flatlining in November. The print was driven by higher prices for communication,... -
Egypt: Central Bank cuts rates by 50 basis points for second meeting running in November At its monetary policy meeting on 12 November, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) cut the overnight deposit, overnight lending... -
Mexico: Banxico pauses easing cycle in November At its 12 November meeting, the Governing Board of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) decided keep the target for the... -
Serbia: Central Bank holds rates in November but ramps up liquidity measures The Executive Board of the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) opted to stand pat at its 12 November meeting, keeping... -
Ghana: Ghanaians gear up for December elections; broadly market-friendly policies expected to continue The Ghanaian electorate will head to the polls on 7 December to elect a president and Parliament. The presidential vote... -
Peru: Central Bank hold rates steady in November On 12 November, the Central Bank of Peru maintained its key policy interest rate at the record low of 0.25%... -
Romania: NBR holds rates stable in November In an unscheduled meeting held on 12 November, the National Bank of Romania (NBR) maintained the policy rate unchanged at... -
United States: Inflation declines to lowest level since July in October Consumer prices increased a seasonally-adjusted 0.04% in October over the previous month, coming in below September’s 0.20% increase. October’s result...