The net foreign exchange position of non-financial firms recorded a deficit of 148 billion dollars in January.

According to the Central Bank data, the net foreign currency position of non-financial firms recorded a deficit of $148 billion in January. An analysis of the Currency Assets and Liabilities of Firms Outside the Financial Sector for January 2025 shows that compared to December 2024, assets decreased by $2.696 billion, while liabilities increased by $8.279 billion. The net foreign currency position deficit reached $147.985 billion, marking an increase of $10.975 billion from the previous period.

The statement highlighted that in January 2025, domestic bank deposits, derivative assets, and export receivables decreased by $2.015 billion, $1.080 billion, and $534 million respectively. Conversely, direct capital investments abroad and securities increased by $859 million and $75 million. Consequently, total assets decreased by $2.696 billion. Liabilities rose due to increased cash loans from domestic sources, derivative liabilities, and cash loans from abroad, while import debts saw a decline.