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– Japan’s exports experienced a 13th consecutive month of growth in September, yet the faster pace of import expansion resulted in a trade deficit of 536.6 billion yen. According to early estimates from the Ministry of Finance, exports increased by

– According to recent data, South Korea’s exports of semiconductors soared by 222.5% year on year, reaching $27.5 billion within the first 20 days of October. This surge contributed to an overall export volume of $61.6 billion for the period.

– Oil prices surged significantly on Friday, with Brent crude reaching $110 a barrel for the first time since May. Concerns that escalating tensions in the Middle East could lead to tighter supplies fueled this upward move. Brent for December

– During the initial eight months of 2026, Egypt saw a record-breaking influx of $33.9 billion in remittances from citizens working abroad. The Central Bank of Egypt announced on Tuesday, October 13, that these inflows increased by 27.2% compared to

– Oman’s electricity output expanded by 4.3% compared to the same period last year during the first eight months of 2026. The total generated energy reached 37,481.8 gigawatt-hours, up from 35,935.3 GWh in the same months of 2025. This growth

– Through early October 2026, Indonesia has seen foreign capital inflows totaling Rp131.1 trillion, approximately $7.33 billion. Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara announced this figure during the government’s most recent state budget presentation in Jakarta. The majority of these foreign investments

– The African Union has officially introduced the Africa Credit Rating Agency, known as AfCRA, in Mauritius. This new agency will provide credit evaluations for African sovereigns, corporations, financial institutions, and other issuers. Its launch event took place in Port

– Pakistan’s federal state-owned enterprises carried an estimated debt of about $36.5 billion at the end of December 2025. This figure represents a 14.3% increase from the previous year, equating to roughly $4.7 billion at current exchange rates. The latest

– According to UN Trade and Development, the UAE’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) amounted to $63.353 billion during 2025. By year-end, the country’s total outward FDI stock had increased to $402.729 billion. This marks a significant rise from $55.560

– Pakistan has once again increased petrol prices on October 6, following an earlier hike announced three days prior. The cost of petrol was raised by Rs0.88, bringing it to Rs393.64 per litre in the latest fuel adjustment. Meanwhile, high-speed