Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A shopkeeper counts Iranian Rial banknotes at his store in the Historic Traditional Bazaar of Neyshabur in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. Iran has grappled with persistent high inflation and a sharp depreciation of the national currency, the Rial, due to the cumulative effects of international sanctions and domestic economic instability. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

A shopkeeper displays a 1,000 Iranian Rial banknote at his store in the Historic Traditional Bazaar of Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. Iran has grappled with persistent high inflation and a sharp depreciation of the national currency, the Rial, due to the cumulative effects of international sanctions and domestic economic instability. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

Illustration - Monnaie De Paris - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARRONDISSEMENT. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE MONNAIE DE PARIS. THE MONNAIE DE PARIS IS FRANCE'S NATIONAL MONETARY INSTITUTION. A PUBLIC INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT SINCE 2007, ITS MAIN FUNCTION IS THE REGALIAN TASK OF MANUFACTURING THE NATIONAL CURRENCY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sudanese embrace Eid al-Adha with soaring livestock price due to war

STORY: Sudanese embrace Eid al-Adha with soaring livestock price due to war SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the livestock market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JIBRIL MOHAMED BASHIR, Livestock seller 3. various of the livestock market 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HAMID ABDULLAH, Local resident 5. various of the livestock market STORYLINE: The Sudanese welcome the Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, without the usual joy of celebration, as the traditional rituals are becoming unaffordable during the civil war. According to Islamic traditions, Muslim families buy cattle, usually a goat or sheep, as a sacrifice in the early morning of Eid al-Adha and distribute the meat to the poor as a charity gift. Sudan, however, is currently faced with a great hike in the prices of livestock due to the national currency depreciation amid the war, making the sacrifice of sheep unaffordable for locals. In a local

Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says

STORY: Foreign investments in Uzbekistan nearly doubled in 2023, president says SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum STORYLINE: The Uzbek economy has soared in recent years, with foreign investments nearly doubling last year, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Thursday. In his opening speech at the third Tashkent International Investment Forum, held in the capital of Uzbekistan, Mirziyoyev said his country has prioritized economic liberalization, the provision of a favorable investment climate and broad opportunities for entrepreneurs as the main goals of its systemic reforms. "Last year alone, growth rates reached 6 percent, while inflation remained below 9 percent. The trade turnover is steadily increasing. The stability of the national currency and foreign exchange reserves are being maintained," he said. He also noted that over the past years, the country has attracted more than 60 billion

Yen briefly drops past 160 level vs USD in volatile trading

STORY: Yen briefly drops past 160 level vs USD in volatile trading SHOOTING TIME: Archives DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo STORYLINE: The Japanese yen briefly dropped to a new 34-year low in the 160 level against the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets on Monday morning. It marked the first time since April 1990 that the U.S. dollar has topped the 160 yen line. Monday is a national holiday in Japan, but trading remained very volatile as the Japanese currency began reversing its trajectory in the afternoon, strengthening to the 155 level. Some market participants suspected that Japanese authorities may have stepped into the currency market to stem the yen's dive. A senior Finance Ministry official declined to comment on the yen's sharp rise, Kyodo News reported on Monday. The Japanese currency also fell to around 171 against the euro at one stage, its lowest level since euro was introduced in 1999. Xinhua News

AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

(240228) -- KABUL, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows Da Afghanistan Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. The value of Afghan national currency afghani has appreciated 15.42 percent against the U.S. dollar in the current year, Noor Ahmad Agha, deputy governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, has said. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

AFGHANISTAN-CURRENCY-UP

(240228) -- KABUL, Feb. 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows banknotes at a local money exchange market in Kabul, Afghanistan. The value of Afghan national currency afghani has appreciated 15.42 percent against the U.S. dollar in the current year, Noor Ahmad Agha, deputy governor of Da Afghanistan Bank, has said. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

Zimbabwe's currency further tumbles against U.S. dollar

STORY: Zimbabwe's currency further tumbles against U.S. dollar SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:04:55 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PROSPER CHITAMBARA, Economist 3. various of Zimbabwe 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUGAGA, Chief Executive Officer, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce 5. various of Zimbabwe 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DENFORD MUTASHU, President of Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers 7. various of Zimbabwe 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Shona): ELISHA MANGACHENA, Local Worker 7. various of Zimbabwe 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Shona): VELMA MUCHONGWE, Trader STORYLINE: The cost of goods and services keeps on increasing in Zimbabwe as the local currency depreciates against the U.S. dollar, a trend that accelerated at the beginning of 2024. The local dollar, which officially traded at 6,192 per 1 U.S. dollar on Jan. 2, is trading at 8,746 as of Jan. 17, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe daily exchange rate update

Türkiye continues to make national currency attractive: central bank governor

STORY: Türkiye continues to make national currency attractive: central bank governor SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye's central bank (file) 2. various of Hafize Gaye Erkan, governor of Türkiye's central bank (file) 3. various of Türkiye's central bank and Turkish lira (file) 4. various of Istanbul city (file) 5. various of exchange counter and clerk in exchange counter counting U.S. dollars (file) 6. various of Istanbul Stock Exchange in Türkiye (file) STORYLINE: Türkiye's "transition to the Turkish lira" continues in line with the targets, said central bank governor Hafize Gaye Erkan on Thursday, talking about the country's efforts to use the lira in more investments and savings. Speaking at a meeting with the Banks Association of Türkiye in Istanbul, Erkan said the trend of "liraisation" in saving instruments continues to rise. The governor added that they welcomed the efforts of the banking sector t

Turks' demand for used phones grows as prices of new ones soar

STORY: Turks' demand for used phones grows as prices of new ones soar DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets with cell phones 2. various of phone shops 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): GUVEN ISIK, Smartphone shop owner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): OZAN SENOL, University student STORYLINE: With new smartphone prices skyrocketing due to a declining national currency, Turkish consumers, especially young people, are increasingly turning towards purchasing more affordable secondhand ones. "The secondhand smartphone market is very vibrant these days," said Faruk Kocabas, Türkiye CEO of MediaMarkt, a German consumer electronics retailer. "Consumers are looking for cheaper alternatives in the face of high prices. They are turning to secondhand or refurbished smartphones," he told Milliyet Daily, predicting that 300,000 to 500,000 refurbished phones would be sold in the country this year. The main reason for the price hike of smartp

Egypt, UAE sign currency swap agreement

STORY: Egypt, UAE sign currency swap agreement DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the Central Bank of Egypt 2. various shots of an accountant counting banknotes 3. various exterior shots of Misr Banque 4. various exterior shots of the National Bank of Egypt STORYLINE: The central banks of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed on Thursday a currency swap deal, agreeing to exchange up to 42 billion Egyptian pounds (about 1.36 billion U.S. dollars) and 5 billion UAE dirhams at nominal value. The agreement comes within the framework of strengthening relations between Egypt and the UAE at all levels and contributes to increasing their trade volume, a statement from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) quoted the bank's governor Hassan Abdallah as saying. He noted that the deal also serves as a cornerstone for joint financial cooperation between the two sides. UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said the agreement

Egypt's state banks offer dollar-deposit certificates to ease hard currency shortage

STORY: Egypt's state banks offer dollar-deposit certificates to ease hard currency shortage DATELINE: July 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. dollars 2. various of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Banque Misr STORYLINE: Egypt's two state-owned banks issued Tuesday high-interest U.S. dollar-deposit certificates to lure hard currency back into the country's financial system. On their Facebook pages, Banque Misr and the National Bank of Egypt said they are offering a three-year dollar-denominated deposit certificate with 9 percent annual interest to be paid upfront in Egyptian pounds. Both banks also offer another three-year dollar deposit certificate with 7 percent interest paid quarterly in dollars. It will allow depositors to receive a loan equal to half its value with a maximum of 10 million pounds (about 324 dollars). A deposit of 1,000 dollars is the minimum sum for buying a certificate, the two banks added. The Egyptian local curren

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-ECONOMIC SITUATION-EMERGENCY SESSION

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-ECONOMIC SITUATION-EMERGENCY SESSION

(230724) -- DAMASCUS, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous (C) speaks during an emergency session at the Syrian parliament in Damascus, Syria, on July 24, 2023. Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous said on Monday that the country's economic turmoil is worsening as the national currency continues to depreciate. Arnous made the remarks during an emergency session to tackle the worsening economic situation, which he said has led to the distortion of the pricing mechanism, consequently causing high inflation and stagnation in many sectors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-ECONOMIC SITUATION-EMERGENCY SESSION

SYRIA-DAMASCUS-ECONOMIC SITUATION-EMERGENCY SESSION

(230724) -- DAMASCUS, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Syrian cabinet members and parliamentarians attend an emergency session at the Syrian parliament in Damascus, Syria, on July 24, 2023. Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous said on Monday that the country's economic turmoil is worsening as the national currency continues to depreciate. Arnous made the remarks during an emergency session to tackle the worsening economic situation, which he said has led to the distortion of the pricing mechanism, consequently causing high inflation and stagnation in many sectors. (Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua)