OPINION/EDITORIAL

Pre-MPC July 2023: MPC May Retain MPR but with a Mild Hawkish Tone

July 19, 2023/Cordros Report The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is expected to hold its fourth meeting of the year on the 24th and 25th of July. Following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the meeting will be chaired by the CBN’s acting Governor, Folashodun […]

Africa: Changes looming for carbon markets as developing economies implement laws around Paris Agreement commitments

July 19, 2023/Baker McKenzie By Kieran Whyte, Partner and Head of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Sector Group, and Clara Hansen, Candidate Attorney, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg   In the last few years, the number of voluntary carbon markets has increased as a result of the operationalisation of the Paris Agreement […]

China’s Growth to Remain Above Target as Recovery Momentum Fades

July 18, 2023/Fitch Ratings Recent data point to a swiftly fading rebound in China from the reopening at end-2022, but GDP growth should still remain above the 2023 government target of 5% as consumption normalises and policy support buttresses infrastructure investment, says Fitch Ratings. We expect growth to hold up […]