(Credit: IMF Photo) May 20, 2026/IMFBlog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Borja Gracia, Delphine Prady, Rodrigo Valdés When global energy prices spike, governments face an unenviable dilemma: shield people and businesses while straining already reduced room in public budgets—or let prices rise for everyone and risk social and political backlash. So, how can policymakers do the […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Subdued Demand Reflects Cautious Investor Sentiment Ahead of MPC Decision
May 20, 2026/Coronation Report The Debt Management Office (DMO) conducted its May 2026 FGN bond auction on 18 May 2026, offering a total of N600bn (vs. N700bn at the previous auction) through the re-opening of the 22.60% FGN FEB 2035 and the 16.25% FGN APR 2037 instruments. Investor participation weakened, […]
Oil Holds Near $110 After Trump Delays Iran Strike
May 19, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week. We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]
