May 7, 2021/OilPrice.com There was a slight pullback in oil prices following Wednesday’s highs, but the rally is still very much on and bullish sentiment is palpable as summer driving season nears. Friday, May 7th, 2021 Brent tested $70 per barrel on Wednesday but fell back on Thursday. Oil “had […]
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US Dollar Share of Global Foreign Exchange Reserves Drops to 25-Year Low
May 7, 2021/IMF Weekend Read In today’s edition we focus on COVID-19 and the global economy, USD and foreign exchange reserves, reforming international corporate taxation, the uneven recovery from the pandemic, the concentration of power among Big Tech, the impact of the pandemic on women, a digital Africa and more. […]
Economies in the Financial Spotlight in 2021
May 6, 2021 By IMFBlog Throughout 2020 and into 2021, the global financial system withstood the effects of the global pandemic and economic lockdowns due to unprecedented policy support. Strong financial systems that are well regulated and well supervised help maintain financial stability. But like a well calibrated engine on […]
