Banks reduce dollar issuance; changes for students abroad

MMA said that it will continue to provide dollars through banks to Maldivian students pursuing higher education abroad.

7 January 2023

Oil up nearly 2% as weaker dollar offsets China concerns

The Brent and WTI benchmarks both registered monthly gains in October, their first since May.

2 November 2022

USD revenue sees boost, but black market rate remains at MVR 17

According to MIRA, the number of tourists arriving in the country increased by 12% in December as compared to 2021.

11 February 2023

3% hike in commodity prices; unlikely to rise again

Many traders said they were unlikely to see any further hike in prices this year.

31 January 2023

Iranian currency slides to new low amid unrest, isolation

Germany on Friday condemned the first execution of a protester in Iran.

11 December 2022

Don't doubt the dollar

FX analysts at HSBC and Morgan Stanley are among those who reckon that the dollar is peaking and will weaken next year.

21 November 2022

MTCC asked to recover $500k paid to foreign company

It is due to the state government to recover the money from the state company.

8 March 2023

U.S. dollar holds firm ahead of U.S. inflation data

The dollar has lost almost 12% against euro since hitting a 20-year peak in September.

11 January 2023