November 24, 2016/Reuters By Shinichi Saoshiro | TOKYO Most Asian stock markets fell on Thursday as upbeat economic data strengthened the prospect for higher U.S. interest rates, while the dollar’s bull run continued with U.S. bond yields propelled to multi-year highs. Japanese stocks swam against the tide and rose to […]
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Five Worst Performing Sectors from Q3’16 National Accounts
Culled—Proshare November 24, 2016/FBNQuest Research From the national accounts for Q3 2016 we today highlight the five worst performing sectors. We cover what the NBS terms activity sectors, and then only those accounting for at least 1% of GDP at constant basic prices. The data show agriculture expanding by 4.5% […]
AfDB Board approves 2017-2021 Country Strategy Paper for Rwanda
Earmarks over US $900-million support package to support Rwanda’s economic transformation 23/11/2016/AfDB The African Development Bank (AfDB) will support Rwanda’s economic transformation by boosting inclusive private sector-led growth and creating higher value-added formal employment with an indicative financing package estimated at US $939.4 million over a five-year period. This support […]
