September 26, 2023/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today released a report to Congress summarizing policy recommendations made during the 42nd Annual Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation. The report provides a summary of the forum proceedings, including the recommendations developed by participants for changes to the capital […]
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How to Avoid a Debt Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa
IMF COUNTRY FOCUS September 26, 2023/IMF Photo Credit: atosan/iStock by Getty Images September 26, 2023/IMF The average debt ratio in sub-Saharan Africa has almost doubled in just a decade—from 30 percent of GDP at the end of 2013 to almost 60 percent of GDP by end-2022. Repaying this debt has […]
Oil Prices Under Pressure As U.S. Dollar Strengthens
September 26, 2023/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices are under pressure as the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen and fears of a higher-for-longer interest rate weight on demand expectations. Chart of the Week – In its latest 2023 Net Zero Roadmap, the International Energy Agency softened its stance on […]
