OPINION/EDITORIAL

FGN Fiscal Operations Resulted in a Lower Fiscal Deficit of N2.8trn in Q2 2023

November 28, 2023/FBNQuest The recently released Quarterly economic report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the FGN’s fiscal operations resulted in a lower fiscal deficit of -NGN2.8trn in Q2 ’23, compared with -NGN4.3trn in the previous quarter. However, the figure was slightly higher than the fiscal deficit […]

Something Appears to Be Giving

November 28, 2023/US Federal Reserve By Governor Christopher J. Waller Last month, I gave a speech entitled “Something’s Got to Give.”1 That message was prompted by the fact that we were observing strong economic growth and employment data in the third quarter, while simultaneously seeing a clear moderation in core […]

Reflections on the Economy and Monetary Policy

November 28, 2023/US Federal Reserve By Governor Michelle W. Bowman It is a pleasure to join you this morning in Salt Lake City for the Utah Banker and Business Leader Breakfast.1 I find great value in engaging with and learning from the experiences and perspectives of those who are directly […]