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According to recent data from the AfDB, the currencies of 29 African countries have already depreciated, increasing the cost of servicing external debt, making imports more expensive and reducing foreign exchange reserves,

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Domestic markets drove service sector demand, and businesses remained upbeat on the 12-month outlook despite external risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Port Vale's official website,, external Spurs boss Terry Venables took one look at the pitch and told star midfielder Ossie Ardiles that he would "get lost in the mud".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When similar events occur during bull markets, external events are often a trigger rather than a cause.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Internal affairs will always be stable when external affairs are stable, provided that they are not already disturbed by a conspiracy.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli