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NPLs continue to decrease in central and south-eastern Europe despite Covid-19

Image Credit: EBRD June 16, 2022/EBRD By Svitlana  Pyrkalo Non-performing loans keep decreasing in CESEE despite prolonged  pandemic New report warns of potential impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine on credit risks Supervisory focus on pre-emptive measures to prevent a new build-up of NPLs Initial fears of rapid deterioration in […]

Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Bangladesh

June 15, 2022/International Agricultural Trade Report  By Michael Cheung   USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Executive Summary Economic conditions in Bangladesh have created significant opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports, particularly consumer-oriented commodities including tree nuts, condiments and sauces, fruit juice and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and baking ingredients. Bangladesh has maintained one […]

Fed Issues FOMC Statement, Raises Interest Rates by 0.75%

June 15, 2022/US Federal Reserve Overall economic activity appears to have picked up after edging down in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, […]