🌍 Frontier Markets News, October 17th 2025
A weekly review of key news from global growth markets
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IMF bailouts hit record as global economic outlook worsens
IMF crisis lending has hit a record high as developing economies face compounding crises of rising import bills, higher interest
Unrest escalates in Central Asia
A simmering conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan has escalated in recent weeks, creating instability in the region to where more
El Salvador’s Bukele confirms critics’ fears with reelection bid
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced his plan to run for an unconstitutional second five-year term as he rides
Burkina Faso faces a counter-coup after a chaotic year of military leadership
An armed army captain appeared on Burkina Faso’s state television station on Friday to announce that Ibrahim Traore was
Russian military-recruitment centers attacked amid mobilization pushback
Resistance against Russia’s mobilization for its war in Ukraine took an increasingly violent turn as two recruitment centers came
Iranian unrest spreads to remote, restive provinces
least 19 people were killed in Iran on Friday during antigovernment protests in a southeastern province that is home to
As Petro buries conflicts with Venezuela and armed groups, Colombian citizens take to the streets
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has begun delivering on his promise of “total peace,” including reestablished relations with Venezuela, decriminalization
Global tightening cycle begins to lose steam across the developing world
As the concern around global tightening reached a pitch, Australia – traditionally a leading indicator for bond markets – supercharged the debate
Bolsonaro’s surprise performance calms market concern of Lula’s return
Brazil’s right-wing incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro won 43% of the vote in last weekend’s general elections, surprising pollsters
OPEC+ cut forces US to consider negotiation over Venezuelan oil industry
Opec+ cut forces US to consider negotiation over Venezuelan oil industry. The Biden Administration is negotiating with Caracas to loosen
Interview: Shinta Kamdani, B20 Chair
Last week, Noah Berman caught up with Shinta Kamdani, the chair of B20 Indonesia, a summit that connects global business
Emerging Markets face record outflows amid global turbulence
Emerging markets have seen a record $70 billion in outflows as rising interest rates and a strong dollar ratchet up