International macro information weekly

Economy

IMF: sanctions against Russia may prompt more countries to reduce dollar reserves

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for the first time fell to the lowest level since 1969

Argentina's GDP of China increased by 10.3% in 2021

The Bank of South Africa raised interest rates for the third time in a row, and manufacturing confidence improved in the first quarter

The Russian economy is struggling to cope with the impact of sanctions

By 2030, tourism will contribute $1.86 trillion to the Saudi economy

Alibitter's global connectivity index ranks third in the world

Iranian bank credit increased by nearly 55%

The construction industry in Middle East and North Africa contracted US $156 million in 2021

Finance

Xiaomo was once again allowed to handle US dollar interest payments, and the risk of default on Russian sovereign debt slowed down

With the global economic recovery, Islamic bond issuance increased

Politics

India does not follow Western sanctions against Russia Biden: India's position on Russia is not firm enough

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on measures to ensure economic and social stability and protect the people

Ramafossa invites global business leaders to join South Africa's recovery

Balance of payments

Russia's counterattack against western financial sanctions will limit the flow of funds to unfriendly countries

Saudi Arabia exported and re exported 24 billion Riyals of non petroleum products in January

South Africa hopes to use a single African currency to promote intra continental trade

Iran's external debt fell by 70%

Alec signs comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India

In 2020, 68% of Qatar's LNG will be exported to Asia

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Authoritative report: the loss of biodiversity will threaten financial stability, and central banks and regulators must take action

In 2021, the production capacity of Masdar clean energy project will be increased by 40%

Cloud seeding may be another renewable water source in Saudi Arabia

Sovereign credit

S & P adjusted Saudi Arabia's sovereign credit outlook from stable to positive and maintained a-sovereign credit rating

Fitch adjusted Japan's sovereign credit outlook from negative to stable and maintained a sovereign credit rating

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