OPINION/EDITORIAL

The Intersection of Monetary Policy, Market Functioning, and Liquidity Risk Management

February 14, 2024/US Federal Reserve By Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr Thank you for having me here today. After having had to miss this conference last year, I greatly appreciate the opportunity to join you. As you might expect, I was a little busy in March 2023, and […]

The Rising Price of Cocoa

February 15, 2024/CSL Research The price of cocoa, a major ingredient in chocolates, beverages, and cosmetics, has been on the rise in the last two years. According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), as of February 13, 2024, the price of cocoa reached US$5,794.18 per tonne, a substantial year-to-date increase […]

Aerial shot: Nigeria’s Creative Economy

February 14, 2024/Coronation Research In recent years, Nigeria’s creative sector, often referred to as the “Orange Economy,” has emerged as a powerful engine of diversification. From Nollywood to music, fashion, literature, and visual arts, the country’s vibrant creative industries have captured global attention and generated significant revenue streams. Nigeria’s creative […]