September 26, 2019/IMFBlog By Tobias Adrian and Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli As privately issued stablecoins continue to encroach on more traditional forms of money—like cash and bank deposits—policymakers will not simply look on from the sidelines. They will arbitrate. Their rules and actions will determine how we will eventually pay for everyday […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Pushing the boundaries of African hospitality
September 25, 2019/Drees & Sommer By Filippo Sona On the occasion of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (https://www.AHIF.com) this week, Filippo Sona, Managing Director, Global Hospitality Drees & Sommer (https://www.DreSo.com/), asks whether Sub-Saharan Africa is ready for an iconic hotel asset that will shape the image of African tourism. […]
Where Has The Risk Premium Gone For Oil?
September 24, 2019/OilPrice.com Chart of the Week – The EIA forecasts world energy consumption rising by 50 percent between 2018 and 2050. Most of the growth comes from non-OECD, particularly Asia. – By sector, industry will account for the bulk of the growth, a term that includes mining, refining, manufacturing, […]
