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Global Commodity Prices Poised to Hit Six-Year Low by 2026, Says World Bank

…..Plunging prices forecast to ease inflation but threaten export-dependent economies April 30, 2025 By InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Global commodity prices are set to decline to their lowest levels since 2020 by 2026, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, signaling a dramatic shift that could ease inflationary pressures […]

Experts Convene in Washington to Advance Dialogue on an African-Led Credit Rating Ecosystem

African institutions and global credit rating agencies reaffirmed their commitment to developing a fair, transparent, and inclusive credit rating ecosystem for Africa April 30, 2025/AfriCatalyst With more than 30 African countries subject to sovereign credit ratings, the decisions of global rating agencies significantly impact debt sustainability and access to international […]

Nigeria Seeks Ee-Entry into JP Morgan’s Local Currency Emerging Market Index

April 28, 2025/CSL Research The Debt Management Office (DMO) of Nigeria has confirmed that discussions are currently underway for the country to be re-admitted into JP Morgan’s local currency emerging market debt index. This development was disclosed during the recently concluded Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and […]