ANSES announced a 3.4% increase in family-related allowances to be implemented in May 2023.

The Naira depreciated by at least ₦5 against the US Dollar in the official market, while the parallel market rate remained stable.

The State Bank of Pakistan conducted significant open market operations to inject liquidity, providing Rs4.6 trillion to ease financial pressures in the banking sector.

Japan's yen weakened to approximately 160 yen per dollar, prompting the Finance Minister to consider possible market intervention.

The Central Bank of Brazil kept the Selic rate steady at 10.5% following its recent meeting.

The Argentine peso experienced a significant depreciation, with the official exchange rate reaching $1,416.53 per USD and the blue dollar at $1,435.

The Saudi Investment Bank completed the issuance of Additional Tier 1 capital sukuk amounting to 1.85 billion SAR.

The value of equities on the Tehran Stock Exchange dropped sharply, and the US dollar's value rose significantly against the Iranian rial. In addition, six essential food items saw inflation rates surpass 100%, exacerbating economic tension.

The Bank of Thailand decided to keep its interest rate steady, reflecting a cautious approach amidst external economic pressures.

The BOJ decided to hold interest rates steady at 0.75% despite pressure from some members to raise it to 1%. It also revised growth and inflation projections for 2026, highlighting Middle East supply-side risks.

The Iranian stock market suspended trading until next week due to internal or external economic influences.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif instructed the authorities to expedite the legalization and regulatory process for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan.

The FSC approved regulations designed to facilitate the growth of fintech startups by simplifying the licensing process.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund decided to cut its financial backing for the LIV Golf tour, potentially impacting the funding structure for events hosted in South Australia.

The Argentine government secured $819 million in SDRs from the US for an obligatory interest payment to the IMF, due soon.

Taiwan's GDP increased by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in the semiconductor industry and increased domestic consumption.

Banco Nación, one of Argentina's largest banks, announced a new credit line for SMEs in the past 24 hours.

Argentina's Central Bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to a new level of 7.5%.

The Bank of Italy issued new guidelines for digital banking services, focusing on improving cybersecurity measures.

The FTSE MIB index on the Milan Stock Exchange rose by 1.2%, primarily driven by strong performances in the banking and energy sectors.

The Central Bank of Turkey extended its foreign exchange conversion support program for firms by an additional three months to stabilize the currency and support business operations.

The FOMC voted to maintain the federal funds rate and revealed internal dissent regarding the economic outlook and potential easing biases.

In the past 24 hours, the Philippine peso depreciated beyond the 61 mark against the US dollar as market sentiments are affected by global geopolitical developments and risk aversion toward emerging markets.

Kevin Warsh has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee as the new Federal Reserve Chair, succeeding Jerome Powell.

The Federal Court of Accounts ordered the suspension of INSS's payroll loans to prevent data breaches.