Updates

Tariff Turbulence: Real-Time Data Insights for Global Trade Dynamics

April 23, 2025/S & P Global Global Risk Watch. Since April 2, 42% of earnings calls have included a discussion of tariffs, with 22% citing material risks. Consensus revenue estimates for 40% of companies worldwide have now been revised lower and short interest is 46% higher. Credit spreads are off […]

Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable — 4th Cochairs Progress Report

April 23, 2025/IMF  The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and reviewed progress on the work to improve debt restructuring processes and timelines, and to help address debt vulnerabilities. Participants also discussed priority areas for the work going forward. At the end of the meeting, the International Monetary Fund […]

IMF Cuts Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.0%

April 23, 2025/CSL Research The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s 2025 economic growth forecast downward to 3.0% from the earlier projection of 3.4% in 2024. The downgrade is attributed to declining oil supply and rising global trade tensions. According to the report, the economic outlook for low-income, commodity-dependent […]