No BS Just Facts logo
No BS Just Facts
It might be boring, but it's just the facts.

← All stories · business

Bloomberg

Ethiopia Sells $500 Million in Latest Bid to Support Currency

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Ethiopia's central bank sold $500 million to local banks on Thursday. The sale was part of efforts to address dollar shortages in the country's financial system. Ethiopia's birr currency has faced depreciation pressure in recent months.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/ethiopia-sells-500-million-in-latest-bid-to-support-currency

Next story

AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections