December 9, 2016/iMFdirect By iMFdirect Many countries are experiencing a combination of declining birth rates and increasing longevity. In other words, their populations are aging. And graying populations pose serious issues for people, policymakers, and society. Health care costs rise, mainly because older people need more of it. Pension payments—whether […]
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Infrastructure Done Right
December 13, 2016/iMFdirect Blog In the face of crumbling bridges and super-low interest rates, many countries are talking and planning to increase spending on infrastructure. And it’s not just about more spending; it’s about smart spending. This is something that the IMF has urged countries to consider for several years, […]
Nigerian Equities Extends Rally, Month-to-Date Gain up 4.84%
By InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The Nigerian equities market on Thursday extended its rally, with the all-share index (ASI) gaining 0.57 percent to close at 26,599.01 points. “Today’s positive performance increased the Month-to-Date gain to 4.84 percent and decreased the Year-to-Date loss to 7.51 percent,” according to Cordros daily market update. The […]
