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Tariffs: Who Imports Venezuelan Oil? - Statista
On top of being the potential target of reciprocal tariffs by the United States from April 2 on, India has now been threatened with another type of US trade action.
Where the world is charging most tariffs - Statista
The Trump administration's recent move to impose tariffs on Chinese, Mexican and Canadian goods as well as steel and aluminium imports in general is once again breaking with long-standing US trade policy, Statista reports.
Russian service sector output nears stagnation in March posting 50.1
Russia’s service sector came close to stagnation in March, according to the latest S&P Global PMI data, posting 50.1, just a tick above the 50 no-change benchmark. (chart)
Contraction in Turkish manufacturing has lasted full 12 months, March PMI data shows
Inflationary pressures remained marked. Firms had to contend with ongoing impacts of currency weakness.
Russia defies sanctions with record number of billionaires in Forbes rich list
Russia posted a historic 146 billionaires in this year’s Forbes rich list boasting a combined wealth of $625.5bn – a new record.
Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector shows more expansion in March, PMI data shows
Sharpest rise in output in 2025 so far. Marked rise in new orders.
Myanmar earthquake triggers 264 aftershocks, impacts Thailand
At least 264 aftershocks have been recorded following last week’s powerful earthquake in Myanmar, the Thai Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation Division said on April 2nd.
Polish manufacturers continue in recovery mode in March, latest PMI reading shows
Poland's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) inched up 0.1 points to 50.7 in March, the economic intelligence company S&P Global said on April 1.
Romania’s PMI negative for ninth consecutive month
Despite decline in PMI, Erste analysts say there has been an improvement in the external environment thanks to fiscal stimulus programmes adopted by Romania's trading partners.
Serbia's growth hampered by political unrest in first quarter of 2025
Serbia’s economic growth is projected to slow to around 3% in the first quarter of 2025, as political unrest and ongoing protests continue to disrupt the country, according to a flash estimate cited by President Aleksandar Vucic.
Bosnia’s GDP growth slows to 2.5% y/y in 4Q24
Growth is expected at 2.5-2.6% in 2025 according to Bosnia's central bank and IFI projections.
Czech PMI posts 48.3 in March, highest since June 2022
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Czechia, compiled monthly by market intelligence company S&P Global, posted 48.3 in March.
Russian manufacturing sector PMI goes into the red for the first time since April 2022, posting 48.2
Russia’s economic slowdown continued with the S&P Global manufacturing PMI going into the red for the first time since April 2022, shortly after the war in Ukraine started, posting 48.2, less than the 50 no=change benchmark.
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Czech central bankers keep interest rate at 3.75%
Czech National Bank (CNB) kept the interest rate unchanged at 3.75%, meeting wide market expectations. The rate is the lowest since January 2022.
Turkey burns through towards $30bn in reserves after detaining Imamoglu
Regime has struggled to stabilise the financial markets but, as things stand, the situation does not threaten its survival.
Romania’s macroeconomic confidence index declines amid recession fears
Decline reflects growing concerns over economic uncertainty and a potential recession.