BGN/GBP Price & Performance (BGNGBP)

The Trump administration's indefinite refugee ban has sparked legal battles, with courts ordering the immediate resumption of refugee processing. Senate Democrats are concerned about increased ICE funding and cuts to non-defense programs. Provisions for Afghan visas were removed at the last moment, raising questions about future bipartisan cooperation.1

Several countries, including Albania and Belarus, have announced increased minimum wages, affecting foreign workers and compliance requirements. In New Zealand, changes to wage thresholds for visa holders are set to take effect in April, while Bangladesh has raised salary levels for skilled workers and investors. These shifts highlight evolving global labor standards.2

The Azerbaijani manat remains stable against the US dollar at 1.7, while the euro and Turkish lira declined. Russian rubles appreciated slightly. These fluctuations reflect ongoing global economic uncertainties and may influence trade dynamics in the region.34