OPINION/EDITORIAL

Nigeria Post MPC July 2021: MPC Holds Rates Constant; Halts Sales of FX to BDCs

July 27, 2021/Cordros Report In line with our expectation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to maintain the MPR at 11.5% alongside other key monetary policy parameters.  Like the May meeting, where there was uniformity in the voting pattern, a unanimous decision was reached among the Committee members. The outcome […]

Why The U.S. Wants China To Stop Importing Iranian Crude

July 27, 2021/OilPrice.com Chart of the Week –     The government of the United States is mulling a ban on Chinese imports of Iranian crude as it becomes increasingly clear that reaching a deal with Iran before the inauguration of its new government is unlikely.  –    The oil markets […]

Rescuing The Olympic Games From Their Own Success

July 27, 2021/IMF F&D It is time to consider significant reforms to the way the Olympics are pursued, prepared for, and hosted When Tokyo won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympics back in 2013, it was seen as a great honor and an opportunity to showcase the city […]