Zambia leaves policy rate on hold, trims 2022 forecasts
By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged at 9.0% on Wednesday, and lowered its inflation and economic growth forecasts for this year.…
By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) – Zambia’s central bank kept its monetary policy rate unchanged at 9.0% on Wednesday, and lowered its inflation and economic growth forecasts for this year.…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan spoke by phone with South Korea National Security Adviser Kim Sung-han to discuss North Korea’s launch of three ballistic missiles, the White…
(Reuters) – China and Russia’s air forces conducted a joint aerial patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea and the Western Pacific, China’s defence ministry said.…
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