April 21, 2026/US Federal Reserve By Governor Christopher J. Waller Thank you, David and thank you to Brookings for having me speak today.1 Whenever anyone hears the words “Federal Reserve” they immediately think about monetary policy and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) setting the federal funds rate. There is obviously […]
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Brent Eyes $100 as Ceasefire Deadline Looms
In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week. We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you with the latest analysis of the top […]
Italy–AfDB Deal To Unlock African Business Growth
The bilateral facility will strengthen the Bank Group’s resource envelope and co-financing capacity, enabling the scaling-up of investments aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities and its Four Cardinal Points, particularly in mobilizing capital, scaling partnerships, and advancing investment-led growth April 20, 2026/AfDB The Government of Italy, through the Ministry of […]
