Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1976, León de Greiff, Colombian poet and educator (born 1895) passed away. In 1990, Mona Barthel, German tennis player was born. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka
Foreign exchange reserves are the **savings a country keeps in foreign currencies and other internationally accepted assets**. They are usually held by a country’s central bank, such as the Bank of Zambia. Think of forex reserves as a **national emergency fund**. Just as a family keeps money aside for unexpected expenses, a country keeps forex [] The post What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka first appeared on Mwebantu.
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AzerNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves exceed $85.7B despite monthly decline
Data from the Central Bank of Azerbaijan show that the regulator's foreign exchange reserves increased from 12.71 billion at the end of May to 13.16 billion at the end of June.
Interaksyon
· Jul 8, 2026
Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to $104.8 billion at end-June
MANILA — The Philippines’ gross foreign reserves PHFXR=ECI rose slightly to 104.8 billion at the end of June, from a revised 104 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Tuesday, citing preliminary data. The latest forex reserves provide a “sufficient” external liquidity buffer equivalent to 6.8 months worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income, it said in a statement. —Reporting by [] The post Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to 104.8 billion at end-June appeared first on Interaksyon.
Economic Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Forex reserves rise $7.3 billion as FCNR & ECB flows pick up
The country's stockpile of assets denominated in foreign currencies rose 7.26 billion to 674 billion in the week ended July 3, the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. Of the total reserves, foreign currency assets increased 4.5 billion to 545.5 billion, while gold reserves increased 2.6 billion to 105.2 billion during the week.
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
Bank of Russia bought $69.45 mln worth of yuan with settlements on June 26
The volume of foreign currency purchases on the domestic market with settlements on June 25 amounted to 68.17 mln
BOL News
· Jul 8, 2026
End of PRI scheme raises concerns over future of remittances: Malik Bostan
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves risen from US3 billion to around US22 billion. The post End of PRI scheme raises concerns over future of remittances: Malik Bostan appeared first on BOL News.
The Economic Times
· Jun 26, 2026
India's forex reserves increase to $672.58 bn
India's forex reserves increase to $672.58 bn
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Related coverage for "What Are Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserves? By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka": AzerNews — Azerbaijan's strategic foreign exchange reserves exceed $85.7B despite monthly decline. Interaksyon — Philippines gross foreign reserves edge up to $104.8 billion at end-June. Economic Times — Forex reserves rise $7.3 billion as FCNR & ECB flows pick up . TASS — Bank of Russia bought $69.45 mln worth of yuan with settlements on June 26. BOL News — End of PRI scheme raises concerns over future of remittances: Malik Bostan. The Economic Times — India's forex reserves increase to $672.58 bn