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The Geopolitician

Country risk, from the local press

Jordan · Country watch

Irbid-Ajloun Road Expands, King Visits Australia

Jordan advances road infrastructure and strengthens economic ties with Australia, impacting logistics and trade sectors.

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The picture Improving

Jordan's business environment improves with infrastructure upgrades and strengthened economic ties with Australia, benefiting logistics and trade sectors.

In this briefing Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Jordan) · Irbid Governorate Council · US dollar · Ayman Safadi · King Abdullah II

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • logistics
  • construction

Irbid-Ajloun Road Expansion Project Advances

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has completed the second phase of the Irbid-Ajloun Road expansion project, covering approximately one kilometer. This phase was funded by the Irbid Governorate Council, according to Jordan News. The project aims to improve road infrastructure and enhance traffic safety in the region. The expansion is part of broader efforts to facilitate better connectivity and transport efficiency in northern Jordan.

Impact Logistics firms and local businesses benefit from improved road infrastructure, enhancing transport efficiency.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • finance

Dollar Hits 18-Month High on Inflation Concerns

Current Federal Reserve Notes as of June 2018
Current Federal Reserve Notes as of June 2018 US Federal Reserve, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

The US dollar reached its highest level in 18 months on Wednesday, driven by stronger-than-expected US inflation data, according to Jordan Zad. The data has heightened concerns about persistent price pressures in the economy. This development has implications for global currency markets, including Jordan, where businesses dealing in imports and exports may experience currency fluctuations.

Impact Importers and exporters in Jordan face challenges from currency fluctuations due to the rising US dollar.

Sources: Jordan Zad ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

  • tourism

King Abdullah II's Visit Aims to Boost Ties with Australia

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that King Abdullah II's visit to Australia is intended to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, tourism, and culture. The visit also aims to enhance coordination on regional peace and stability issues, according to Jordan News. This diplomatic engagement is expected to open new avenues for economic collaboration between the two countries.

Impact Exporters and investors in Jordan gain from expanded trade and investment opportunities with Australia.

Sources: Jordan News ↗

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