Economy
Moldova M3 money supply falls 0.7% in September
Moldova’s M3 money supply fell 0.7% month on month in September 2026, the National Bank reported on 20 October. The monetary base declined 2.1% and bank deposit balances fell 0.5%.
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Economy
Moroccan households report widespread food-price increases in Q3 survey
In Morocco’s third-quarter household survey, 95.9% of respondents said food prices had risen over the previous 12 months. The share expecting increases over the coming year was 77.9%.
Economy
Mozambique reports no sesame rejections in EU and Japan in 2026
The national cotton and oilseeds institute reported no rejected sesame consignments sent to the EU or Japan from January through September.
Energy
Norwegian electricity generation fell 8.4% in September
Norway generated 10,577.9 GWh of electricity in September, down 8.4% year on year. Hydropower declined while wind and solar generation increased.
Agriculture
Cattle and pig slaughter rose in Panama in September
Panama’s National Institute of Statistics and Census reported 30,136 cattle and 67,288 pigs slaughtered in September 2026. Preliminary figures showed year-on-year increases of 11.2% for cattle and 8.9% for pigs.
Economy
Moldova industrial output falls 0.7% in August
Moldova’s industrial production fell 0.7% in August 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on 20 October. The release uses the gross production series and does not measure a price change.
Economy
Dutch fixed investment rises 1.8% in August
The volume of investment in tangible fixed assets in the Netherlands was 1.8% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported. Investment had risen 0.2% in July.
Economy
Peru's national output rose 3.23% year over year in August
Peru's statistics institute said national production increased 3.23% in August 2026 from a year earlier; mining and hydrocarbons fell 5.53%, in a report released on 15 October.
Agriculture
Guinea’s FOSTER fertilizer project is planned for seven prefectures from 2027
The three-year plan includes credit-based fertilizer distribution for smallholders and soil-health work.
Economy
Guatemala reference exchange rate stood at Q7.63672 on 20 October
The Banco de Guatemala reported a reference rate of 7.63672 quetzales per US dollar for 20 October 2026.
Infrastructure
Guinea grid and water projects gain UK export finance
UKEF announced support for the coastal Conakry network and a regional water programme.
Infrastructure
Hanoi Metro Line 3’s operating section carried 6.4 million passengers
Hanoi Metro Line 3’s elevated section between Nhon and Cau Giay, opened in August 2024, carried 6.4 million passengers in its first year, averaging about 21,000 a day. The operator reported 99% punctuality.