OPINION/EDITORIAL

Housing’s Unique Role in Lives and Economies Demands Greater Understanding

(Illustration by Cristiana Couceiro) December 4, 2024/INFBlog By Gita Bhatt Wherever I go these days, the conversation inevitably focuses on the rising cost of housing. The concerns span generations, locations, and income levels. Young people may be the most disillusioned as they see their ability to buy or rent diminished just […]

The Port Harcourt Refinery

December 4, 2024/CSL Research The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery is operational, with a production capacity of 60,000 barrels per day. The refinery is currently producing refined petroleum products such as diesel, kerosene, and naphtha, according to PENGASSAN […]

A Year in Review: A Tale of Two Supply Shocks

December 3, 2024/US Federal Reserve By Governor Adriana D. Kugler Thank you, Jason, and thank you for the opportunity to speak here in Detroit today.1 This visit has allowed me to see the many encouraging signs in this region: growth here in downtown; the area’s famously hard-working labor force; and […]