OPINION/EDITORIAL

Oil Traders Bet on Risk as Diplomacy Yields Little

February 24, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week.       We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]

Post MPC February 2026: MPC Lowers the MPR by 50bps to 26.50%

As we envisaged, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50bps to 26.50% (previous: 27.0%), citing sustained disinflation, naira appreciation, and an improved external position. However, the Committee retained the Standing Facility Corridor at +50bps/-450bps, while leaving the […]

How South Africa Can Unlock its Economic Potential

IMF COUNTRY FOCUS (Credit: iStock by THEGIFT777)  February 20, 2026/IMFBlog South Africa’s new inflation target is one of several actions helping to bolster macroeconomic stability; continued reforms, both macroeconomic and structural, can help maintain momentum and address longstanding vulnerabilities. South Africa demonstrated remarkable economic resilience in the face of global […]