May 24, 2024/Oilprice.com A combination of crude inventory builds and high interest rates continued to weigh on oil prices this week, with Brent and WTI both trading near three-month lows. Friday, May 24th 2024 Oil prices have been declining for four consecutive days, driven lower by the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Some Thoughts on r*: Why Did It Fall and Will It Rise?
May 24, 2024/US Federal Reserve By Governor Christopher J. Waller Thank you for the invitation to be here and speak to you today.1 I want to step away from shorter-term questions about the economic outlook and monetary policy to delve into a subject of longer-term significance—r*. While there are many […]
NCC Data Shows Growth in Broadband Penetration in April 2024
May 23, 2024/FBNQuest Research Nigeria’s broadband connections increased slightly by 1.0% m/m and 2.5% y/y to 94.4m in April 2024, according to the most recent data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Broadband connections have maintained an upward trajectory since September 2023, except for a brief moderation in January 2024. […]

