Bolivia's international reserves are at their lowest levels since 2008, falling from $8.9 billion in December 2018 to $6.7 billion as of 7 November 2019. At the end of 2008, Bolivia's international reserves reached $7.7 billion. The decline in reserves is the result of the country's trade deficit, according to economic analyst Rene Martinez from the Jubileo Foundation.
Day: Dec 9, 2019
Of 59 oil & gas fields in Bolivia, 41 are declining
Of 59 operating fields in Bolivia, 41 are in decline, according to data from State-owned YPFB. Between 2006 and 2018, oil revenues reached $37.5 billion, while investment on exploration reached $2.5 billion.
BancoSol raises fix income deposit rate to 5% to incentivise savings
BancoSol will raise its fix income deposit rate to 5% to incentivise savings and have enough resources to support micro and small businesses in Bolivia. The new rates will run throughout December, and the term will be equal or greater than 370 days with a minimum deposit of $10,000.
