European leaders approved a substantial financial aid package and new sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The Buenos Aires Stock Exchange experienced a 2% decline in its Merval Index.

The UK's inflation rate increased to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by higher energy costs, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.

On March 24, 2026, Chile's Finance Minister announced modifications to the Fuel Price Stabilization Mechanism to mitigate the sudden rise in fuel prices, with additional government measures to ease economic impact on citizens.

Desenrola 2.0 was unveiled, enabling citizens to use a portion of their FGTS for debt repayment, on condition of blocking online betting platform access.

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

The removal of government subsidies on May 7th has led to a dramatic increase in the prices of chemical fertilizers in Iran.

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.

A new committee has been established to reassess the Land Bridge project in southern Thailand following public opposition.

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

On May 3, 2026, Colombia raised gasoline prices by 400 pesos, prompting discussion on alternative transportation solutions.

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

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

The Ministry of Finance presented the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2027, which includes increased public spending on infrastructure and social programs.

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 Treasurer announced that inflation has risen to 3.4% and will significantly influence the federal budget planning.

The Chilean government commenced the distribution of a one-time Winter Bonus for 2026, targeted at supporting vulnerable populations during the winter period.

The BBC has disclosed a comprehensive savings plan to reduce costs by £600 million, involving significant job cuts and operational reductions, notably affecting BBC News.

The UAE introduced a new AI system for work permit screening, using real-time data to match skilled professionals with sectors experiencing shortages.

In the past 24 hours, PM Shehbaz Sharif has tasked authorities with formulating a strategy to stabilize electricity tariffs and promote energy efficiency through renewable projects.

President Prabowo Subianto announced the creation of a task force to reduce layoffs and improve worker welfare.

President Prabowo Subianto signed a new presidential regulation aimed at protecting online transportation drivers, ensuring they retain a larger share of their earnings.

A supplementary budget bill was passed by South Korea's National Assembly, which allocates additional funding towards public health and infrastructure projects.

The South Korean Ministry of Finance announced it would issue 3 trillion won in government bonds to finance infrastructure projects.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance announced a 10 trillion KRW supplementary budget to aid small businesses and low-income households affected by the economic downturn.