February 12, 2026/US SEC Paul S. Atkins, Chairman Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, and Members of the Committee: It is an honor to testify before you today. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the work of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.[1] Nine months ago, I returned to the […]
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Brazil Can Boost Growth by Bringing More Women into the Labor Force
(Credit: IMF Photos) IMF COUNTRY FOCUS February 12, 2026/IMFBlog When Brazil’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent in November 2025—the lowest in a quarter century—it punctuated an impressive turnaround from the pandemic. Yet, while men’s participation in the labor market has returned to its pre-COVID trend, women have fallen behind […]
Billions in Nigeria’s Reserves, But Where is the Growth?
February 12, 2026 By Blaise Udunze The moment the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, recently announced that Nigeria’s foreign reserves had inched to $49 billion as of February 5, 2026, the news was received with understandable enthusiasm. He described the development as “a very important […]
