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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

As global yuan use expands, questions resurface about China’s world-leading forex reserves

A recent report discusses the need to adjust China's foreign exchange reserves as the yuan gains international traction.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Who breaks first from the energy shock of the war – Countries losing the most

The ongoing energy shock caused by the war in the Persian Gulf disproportionately affects poorer countries with limited foreign reserves and high energy import dependence.

Mar 21 • 13:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The BCRA made the largest purchase of the month, but its total reserves continue to fall

The Central Bank of Argentina made its largest reserve purchase this month of $132 million but overall reserves have decreased significantly.

Mar 19 • 21:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government greenlights the release of up to 11.5 million barrels of oil from Spanish reserves starting now

Spain will immediately release strategic oil reserves to stabilize the market following a significant rise in crude prices due to foreign conflicts.

Mar 17 • 12:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proposal to Use Pension Reserve Funds for Domestic Fund Development Arises Amid Concerns Over Profit Leakage Abroad

A proposal has emerged within Japan's ruling party to invest public pension reserves into domestic funds, driven by concerns that profits from mergers and acquisitions are leaking abroad.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The government's "trilemma": reserves, inflation, and activity fail to align

The Argentine government struggles to balance increasing reserves, reducing inflation, and restarting economic activity simultaneously.

Mar 16 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Billion-Dollar Offensive by the US to Secure Brazil's Critical Minerals — and Leave China Behind

The United States has launched a billion-dollar effort to access Brazil's reserves of critical minerals and rare earth elements, aiming to reduce dependence on China.

Mar 13 • 09:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"Not a single liter of oil for the USA and the Zionists." Iran strikes two tankers, oil prices soar sharply

Iran's attacks on two tankers in the Persian Gulf have led to a significant increase in global oil prices despite commitments to release oil reserves.

Mar 12 • 10:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'America is after our oil, trying to divide the country...' claims Iran

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson accuses the United States and Israel of attempting to infringe on Iran's sovereignty and seize its oil reserves amid ongoing tensions.

Mar 9 • 10:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ottawa reserves commercial flight seats for Canadians in ‘volatile’ Iran war

The Canadian government has arranged commercial and charter flights for Canadians seeking to leave Iran amidst escalating conflict.

Mar 6 • 15:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Not just oil: in Venezuela, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior promotes access to mining

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum advocates for increased U.S. access to Venezuela's critical mineral and gold reserves during his visit to the country.

Mar 6 • 11:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Turkey spends $12 billion to support the lira from war disturbances

Turkey has spent approximately $12 billion to stabilize its currency against global market disruptions caused by the war, which is about 15% of its foreign exchange reserves.

Mar 6 • 09:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish SAFE 0 percent. Glapiński: a solution for tens of billions of zlotys every year

The Polish National Bank plans to implement a solution to generate an annual profit of tens of billions of zlotys without depleting its foreign reserves.

Mar 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN FX reforms boost reserves, stabilise naira

The Central Bank of Nigeria's foreign exchange reforms have increased external reserves and contributed to the stabilization of the naira, but challenges remain.

Mar 5 • 01:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Koo Yun-cheol: We are monitoring the exchange rate with vigilance... The U.S. is negative about the currency swap

South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol stated that while the won-dollar exchange rate has just crossed the 1500 mark, they are actively monitoring the situation and mentioned that the U.S. perceives South Korea's foreign currency reserves as sufficient, thus reluctant about currency swaps.

Mar 4 • 02:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria's Net Reserves Jump to $34.80 Billion

Nigeria's net foreign reserves rose substantially to $34.80 billion by the end of 2025, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Mar 3 • 09:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Net reserves jump 772% to $34.8bn in two years

Nigeria's net foreign exchange reserves have surged to $34.8 billion at the end of 2025, a significant increase from 2023.

Mar 3 • 02:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Forex reserves hit $34.8bn in December 2025 – CBN

Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves increased to $34.8bn by December 2025, indicating stronger external economic stability, according to the Central Bank Governor.

Mar 2 • 17:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank pays US$1000 million of the Bopreal with part of the reserves it bought this year

The Central Bank of Argentina is paying US$1000 million related to the Bopreal bonds today using part of the reserves it acquired earlier this year.

Mar 2 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The BCRA bought dollars every day in February and acquired US$1555 million in the month

The Central Bank of Argentina has consistently purchased US dollars every day in February, totalling US$1555 million during the month, which is a significant increase in foreign reserves.

Feb 27 • 20:43 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somaliland eyes mineral boom after Israel recognition

Somaliland is looking to leverage its mineral wealth and potential oil reserves following Israel's recognition, which officials believe could attract foreign investment and transform the region's economy.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natural gas from Venezuela, not oil, could be a big initial prize

Venezuela's vast oil reserves are overshadowed by the untapped potential of its natural gas fields, particularly off its eastern coast, which foreign companies are now keen to develop.

Feb 17 • 16:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank bought heavily again and has already acquired more than US$2000 million this year

Argentina's Central Bank has purchased over US$2000 million in foreign currency this year, including US$141 million in a single day.

Feb 12 • 20:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN reforms, rising oil prices lift FX fortunes

Nigeria's foreign exchange market is improving due to Central Bank reforms and rising oil prices, enhancing the naira's value and strengthening external reserves.

Feb 5 • 00:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Currency Defense’ Leads to Two-Month Decline in Foreign Exchange Reserves in January

Korea's foreign exchange reserves decreased for the second consecutive month in January, primarily due to measures taken to stabilize the market amid rising exchange rate volatility.

Feb 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With the dollar calm due to carry trade, BCRA's purchases in January went to debt payments and did not strengthen reserves

The financial strategy maintained exchange rate stability, but the lack of external refinancing meant that foreign currency income did not improve international reserves.

Feb 3 • 20:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Spain's gold reserves: From Moscow's gold to a historical record

Spain's central bank ended 2025 with gold and foreign exchange reserves worth almost 94 billion euros, reflecting unprecedented demand for gold amidst geopolitical and financial uncertainty.

Feb 3 • 05:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Does America Attack Other Countries Just to Take Their Oil?

The article discusses the U.S. rationale behind military actions in Venezuela, suggesting it revolves around controlling the country's oil reserves, as indicated by statements from President Donald Trump.

Jan 11 • 09:04 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UK keeps billions in Venezuelan gold reserves frozen at Bank of England after Maduro arrest

The UK will continue to freeze over a billion dollars in Venezuelan gold at the Bank of England following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and the interim leadership of Delcy Rodríguez, as announced by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

Jan 8 • 22:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Trump: we are staying in Venezuela for years. Venezuelan minister: 100 victims of American attack

President Trump announced that the U.S. plans to utilize Venezuelan oil reserves for many years in an interview, while a Venezuelan minister reported 100 casualties from an American attack.

Jan 8 • 12:40 UTC

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