OPINION/EDITORIAL

The Oil Market is Struggling to Interpret Mixed Signals

November 16, 2021/OilPrice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets.  We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you with the latest analysis of the top news […]

Five Observations on Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency

Nigeria’s new central bank digital currency, the eNaira, is expected to increase financial inclusion and facilitate remittances but potential risks will need to be managed. (photo: Andre M. Chang/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom) IMF COUNTRY FOCUS November 16, 2021/IMF By Jack Ree  IMF African Department The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) officially launched the […]

Latin America’s Inflation Challenge

(PHOTO: PAULOVILELA/ADOBESTOCK) November 16, 2021/IMFBlog by Maximiliano Appendino Inflation has surged in the largest economies of Latin America, prompting large central banks in the region to raise interest rates before economic activity has fully recovered. Our latest Regional Economic Outlook shows how rapidly inflation is rising. In the first year of the pandemic, […]