Macro Calendar: Feb 10, 2026 3:54 AM EST
Highlights:
• South African court postpones case against state radio presenter accused of recruiting fighters for Russia's war in Ukraine. Source
• Gourmet Egypt SAE shares surge up to 38% in trading debut, marking the country's first IPO of 2026. Source
• Zambia will delay concluding new IMF economic program talks until after August general elections, finance minister confirms. Source
• Botswana proposes raising corporate and personal income taxes to offset declining diamond revenues and address budget deficit. Source
• Macron urges EU to take tougher stance against Trump's trade and tech policies, warning of US efforts to "dismantle" the bloc. Source
• Kenya considers allowing early access to pension savings to boost retirement product participation. Source
• Egyptian inflation drops to lowest level since September, potentially creating room for central bank rate cuts this week. Source