Global trade on upward trajectory but fragility weighs on developing economies
By Orisemeke Benjamin with agency The April edition of the UN Trade and Development Global Trade Update revealed that while global...
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth holds, but downside risks persist – W/Bank
Orsiemeke Benjamin Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections...
Global imbalances: Old questions, new answers?
By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Christian Mumssen Global current account imbalances are widening again, reversing a decade of steady decline following the...
Hormuz disruption deepens global economic strain across trade, prices and finance
The Strait of Hormuz remains virtually closed, with effects spreading through the global economy within weeks by disrupting energy flows,...
Public spending in developing countries shrinks on rising debt cost – UNCTAD
The rising cost of debt is squeezing public spending in three quarter of developing countries, the UN Trade and Development...
Middle East: W/Bank says supply risks, costs mounting as conflict rages
Orisemeke Benjamin The World Bank has said the conflict in the Middle East is affecting shipping route as costs is...
Nigeria’s financial reforms strengthen investor’s confidence – Cardoso
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has said that Nigeria’s recent monetary and financial Sector reforms have built a stronger...
Smarter water use can create nearly 250 million jobs, feed 10bn people globally – W/Bank
Orisemeke Benjamin Rebalancing water use across the global food system will be crucial in meeting future food demand sustainably as...
Brent inches past $100 over fresh oil tankers attack
Agency Report Oil prices surged on Thursday, with Brent crude inching past $100 a barrel following reports of an attack...
Hormuz shipping disruptions raise risks for energy, fertilizers, vulnerable economies – UNCTAD
Orisemeke benjamin UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have said the Strait of Hormuz disruptions are taking its toll on the...
