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Lebanese central bank says pound stable, urges fiscal reform
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Lebanese central bank says pound stable, urges fiscal reform

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s pound is stable and the central bank has the means to defend its stability, central bank…
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denounces US ‘psychological warfare’
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani denounces US ‘psychological warfare’

Iran has been in economic turmoil since US President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw from an international deal that…
Morocco’s King Mohammed sacks minister after urging action on economy
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Morocco’s King Mohammed sacks minister after urging action on economy

RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco’s King Mohammed has sacked the minister for the economy and finance, the Royal Cabinet said on…
Iran’s parliament to question president over economic woes
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Iran’s parliament to question president over economic woes

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s parliament announced Wednesday it would hold a special session to question President Hassan Rouhani about…
Egypt maintains LE16 per USD customs exchange rate for August
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Egypt maintains LE16 per USD customs exchange rate for August

Egypt’s Finance Minister Mohamed Maeet announced on Tuesday that the exchange rate of the customs dollar will continue to be…
Turkey’s central bank hikes inflation view, defends independence
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Turkey’s central bank hikes inflation view, defends independence

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank on Tuesday sharply raised its inflation forecast for this year and next, saying price…
King Mohammed VI urges action to address Morocco’s social problems
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King Mohammed VI urges action to address Morocco’s social problems

RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI called on Sunday on the government to do more to address the country’s…
Iran currency extends record fall as U.S. sanctions loom
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Iran currency extends record fall as U.S. sanctions loom

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s currency hit a new record low on Sunday, dropping past 100,000 rials to the U.S. dollar…
Egypt says country grew at highest rate in 10 years
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Egypt says country grew at highest rate in 10 years

  Egypt’s Planning Ministry says the country’s economy grew 5.3 percent in the most recent fiscal year — the highest…
With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies
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With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies

(Reuters) – Iran’s cabinet appointed new heads at two of the government’s top economic institutions, as the country grapples with…
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