OPINION/EDITORIAL

The Power of Text: How News Influences Sentiment in Financial Markets

December 16, 2019/IMFBlog By Damien Puy How do investors react to news? This question has been at the core of the financial research agenda for several decades. Now, two forces make this question even more pressing. First, innovations in information technologies have dramatically increased the reach of financial and economic […]

Yemi Adeola: The dossier of an outstanding Leader

December 14, 2019 By Arthur Aghogho Eriye Razack Adeyemi Adeola (born January 30, 1959) is a Nigerian banker notable for winning the 2014 Business Day (Nigeria) Outstanding CEO Award and the 2015 The Sun (Nigeria) Banker of the Year. Adeola’s tertiary education was at Obafemi Awolowo University where he graduated […]

The Oil Bulls Are Back Despite Bearish Fundamentals

December 13, 2019/OilPrice.com The announcement of a “phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China saw WTI break $60 for the first time in months, with bullish sentiment taking hold despite some bearish fundamentals. Friday, December 13th, 2019 Oil jumped on Friday after the UK election and the announcement […]