国际宏观资讯双周报-2025-03-27

Economic Insights - The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice this year, with the core inflation forecast raised from 2.5% to 2.8%[11] - South Africa's government debt is projected to exceed 76% of GDP in the medium term, necessitating structural reforms to stimulate economic growth[12] - Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2024, supported by a 9% increase in money supply[13] Political Developments - Turkey's political landscape is destabilized following the arrest of opposition leader İmamoğlu, leading to significant market turmoil with the lira dropping 14.5% against the dollar[3][4] - Germany's president signed a fiscal reform allowing for over €440 billion in new debt for defense and infrastructure, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy[7][10] Market Reactions - Turkey's 10-year bond yields surged by nearly 139 basis points to 29.58% amid political unrest and market volatility[4] - Brazil's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 14.25% to combat rising inflation and economic uncertainty[19] Regional Economic Trends - Egypt's economy is recovering, with remittances increasing by over 51% to $29.6 billion, aided by a floating exchange rate policy[16] - Argentina's GDP is projected to shrink by 1.7% in 2024, driven by declines in private and public consumption[20] Investment and Funding - Pakistan approved 28 major investment projects from Gulf countries, potentially exceeding $28 billion in total investment[24] - France is launching a €450 million defense fund amid rising security concerns, reflecting increased military spending priorities[25]