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Indonesia Pledges 24/7 Market Defense After Rupiah’s Record Low

The rush of measures signals strain in currency defenses under higher U.S. rates.

Putin Acknowledges Early‑2026 Slump as Deficit Swells and Crisis Warnings Mount

Brazil’s Public Debt Climbs to 79.2% of GDP, Highest Since 2021

Brazil’s Central Bank Flags Card Debt Crisis With 101 Million Owing and 424% Interest

Argentina’s Consumer Credit Strain Deepens as Non‑Bank Delinquency Exceeds 27%

Argentina’s 30‑Day Peso Fixed‑Term Rates Edge Down to About 24.5% on Average

Bank of Russia Unveils Updated 1,000‑Ruble Note, Targets Broad Circulation by Late 2026

Russia Proposes Tiered Crypto Trading With 2026–27 Rollout

Thailand Targets Gold-Fueled Baht Surge With Tax Study and Trading Caps

Bank of Russia Says Bitcoin Mining Aids Ruble as Regulators Move to Tighten Controls

Bank of Russia to Lift FX Transfer Limits for Russian Citizens and Friendly-Country Non‑Residents on Dec. 8

South Africa’s Central Bank Pauses Retail CBDC to Focus on Payments Overhaul

Brazil’s Central Bank Shuts Down Drex Blockchain, Plans Tech-Agnostic Next Phase in 2026

Peru’s Government Weighs Constitutional Challenges to Congress-Approved Spending Laws

Bank of Russia Opens Public Vote on Symbols for New 500‑Ruble Note

Brazil Posts Smaller August Primary Deficit as Debt Holds at 77.5% of GDP

Bank of Russia Launches Nationwide 'Coin Week' Through Oct. 4

Brazil’s Treasury Chief Presses Ratings Rethink, Says Rate Cuts Are Near

Russian Banks Cut Deposit and Savings Yields After Key Rate Reduced to 17%

Argentina Central Bank Raises FCI Reserve Requirement to 30%