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Sep 8 , 2024

Banks Push Boundaries with Widening Forex Spread

The Birr's depreciation against the US dollar has notably accelerated over the past week, unfolding the economic impact of the central bank's decision to float the currency a month ago. Following the...

Sep 1 , 2024

In a Tailspin, Birr Continues to Float into a Sea of Uncertainty

The Birr has continued to see a sharp depreciation against the U.S. dollar over the six days last week, exposing the economy's fragility following the National Bank of Ethiopia's (NBE) decision to flo...

Aug 25 , 2024

Birr Learns the Hard Way That Gravity Isnt Only for Apples

The Birr has faced a precipitous depreciation against the US dollar over the six days last week, a period marked by policy shifts in the foreign exchange market. From August 19 to August 24, 2024, the...

Aug 18 , 2024

Forex Volatility Reveal Birr's Struggle to Find Footing

The Birr took a notable tumble over six days last week, marking a continued turbulent time in recent memory. The National Bank of Ethiopia's (NBE) decision to float the currency, a historic move that...

Aug 11 , 2024

Buying, Not Selling Banks

The Birr experienced extraordinary but understandable volatility last week, reflecting broader government monetary policy changes. Between August 5 and 10, 2024, the currency saw a steep decline again...

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