(Credit: Elen Marlen / iStock by Getty Images) The costs of fragility are high, but judicious economic policies can help foster trust and support economic stability and growth March 18, 2026/IMFBlog Paul M. Bisca, Alexei Miksjuk, Christian Mumssen, Gaëlle Pierre Some 1 billion people across 38 fragile and conflict–affected states experience lower economic […]
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Rebound in Monthly Inflation Moderates Headline Disinflation Momentum
March 18, 2026/Coronation Update Summary Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics indicates that headline inflation moderated slightly to 15.06% y/y in February 2026 easing by 4 bps from 15.10% y/y in January. This is above our projection of 14.12% as the unexpectedly sharp acceleration in food inflation slowed […]
One SA Bank Equals Nigeria’s Entire Banking Sector – Why Recapitalisation Is Critical for Global Competitiveness
March 18, 2026 By Blaise Udunze Nigeria has always prided itself as Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation. Currently, its banking sector is confronting a moment of truth that should send shockwaves. Today, a single South African bank, Standard Bank Group, commands a market value at roughly $21-22 billion […]
