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Money transfer service from 'Baridi Mob' to bank accounts 'soon'

Money transfer service from 'Baridi Mob' to bank accounts 'soon'

The 'Algerian Post' is preparing to launch a money transfer service to bank accounts via its 'Baridi Mob' application this year. This was confirmed by the Minister of Post and Telecommunications. The minister stated in response to a written question from MP Slimane Zerqani that 'Algerian Post' is currently working on implementing the money transfer service with banks through the 'Baridi Mob' application. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jan 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
Reuters: The US dollar falls affected by Trump's threats

Reuters: The US dollar falls affected by Trump's threats

On Tuesday, the US dollar is heading for its largest daily decline in over a month, affected by the US president's threats to impose new tariffs on European countries amid his efforts to control Greenland. According to Reuters, Trump's threats regarding Greenland have contributed to a widespread sell-off of US stocks and government bonds, pushing the euro and the British pound higher. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jan 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
Gold prices reach unprecedented levels

Gold prices reach unprecedented levels

Gold and silver prices in spot transactions rose to unprecedented levels this Monday. The price of gold increased by 1.6% to $4670.01 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for February jumped 1.8% to $4677. Silver rose 4.4% to $93.85 per ounce, platinum increased by 1.9% to $2373.08 per ounce, and palladium rose 0.5% to $1809 per ounce.

Jan 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Banking & Finance
“Challenge Companion” and “Cooling”.. Halal Loans for Farmers Coming Soon

“Challenge Companion” and “Cooling”.. Halal Loans for Farmers Coming Soon

The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank is preparing to launch new Islamic financing formulas aimed at the agricultural sector, as part of a program to develop Islamic banking products in Algeria. Finance Minister Abdel Karim Bouzerd, in a written response to Tahar Ben Ali, a member of the National People's Assembly, explained that these formulas include the products “Challenge Companion” and “Cooling”, which have been approved by the bank's Sharia Council to ensure their compliance with Islamic law. These products will be gradually introduced after completing all legal, regulatory, and technical procedures, and obtaining approvals from the relevant authorities.

Jan 18, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
AL24 | الاقتصاد

Dollar Rises as Unemployment Claims Fall in America

The dollar rose yesterday, Thursday, after a surprising drop in the number of applicants for unemployment benefits last week. The dollar index increased by (0.28%) to (99.35), while the euro fell by (0.29%) to (1.1608) dollars, and the Japanese yen decreased by (0.05%) to (158.54) per dollar. In the cryptocurrency sector, Bitcoin dropped by (1.90%) to (95655) dollars.

Jan 16, 2026al24news.dz
SMEs & Local Business
Two New Agreements to Enhance Financing for Small and Medium Enterprises

Two New Agreements to Enhance Financing for Small and Medium Enterprises

The National Bank of Algeria (BNA) and the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises have signed two new agreements that allow coverage of the guarantees provided by the fund for operating loans, in both classical and Islamic forms, according to the public bank. The signing was conducted by the General Director of the National Bank of Algeria, Samir Tamrabet, and the General Director of the Guarantee Fund for Loans to Small and Medium Enterprises, El Hadi Tamam, in the presence of officials from both sides. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jan 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
Decline in Gold Prices

Decline in Gold Prices

Gold prices declined today, Thursday, as traders took profits after record gains for three consecutive sessions. Spot gold prices fell by (0.6 percent) to reach (4594.66) dollars per ounce, and U.S. gold futures for February delivery dropped by (0.8 percent) to (4599.50) dollars.

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Banking & Finance
APS | مصارف ومالية

Signing of two agreements to guarantee operating loans

Algeria - The National Bank of Algeria and the Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises signed two agreements on Wednesday in Algiers, allowing for the coverage of guarantees provided by the fund for operating loans, in both classical and Islamic forms, according to the public bank.

Jan 14, 2026aps.dz
Economic Policy
AL24 | الاقتصاد

The US budget records a deficit of $145 billion in December

The US Treasury Department stated on Tuesday that the government recorded a budget deficit of $145 billion in December 2025, an increase of 67 percent or $58 billion from the previous year. A report from the department showed that revenue growth from tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump may have stabilized, as the total net customs revenue for December reached...

Jan 14, 2026al24news.dz