FDI flows to developing economies drop to lowest level in 20 years
Agency Report Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards—have...
World Economy
High trade, investment barriers push down FDI flows to developing economies
…Drop to Lowest Level Since 2005 Orisemeke Benjamin Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of...
OPEC: Global oil demand unchanged for 2025, 2026
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said it would maintain global oil demand growth forecast unchanged at 2.9...
Hunger crisis deepens in global hotspots as famine rises, UN warns
Agency Report The United Nations on Monday reported that extreme hunger is intensifying in 13 global hot spots, with Gaza,...
Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions – W/Bank
…Cuts growth forecasts for 70% of economies Orisemeke Benjamin Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth...
How to spur economic growth in Africa’s fragile, conflict-affected states
By Wenjie Chen, Michele Fornino, Hamza Mighri, and Can Sever More than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s population lives in fragile...
Oil prices rise despite OPEC+ output hike plans
Agency Report Morgan Stanley forecasts that OPEC+ will restore all 2.2 million bpd of previously cut output by October, mainly...
Trade and development foresights 2025: Under pressure – uncertainty reshapes global economic prospects
Global growth is expected to slow to 2.3% in 2025, falling below the 2.5% threshold that is often associated with...
AfDB Adesinawarns of economic shockwaves from U.S tariffs, calls for strategic global engagement
Agency Report As the United States imposes higher tariffs with global ramifications, African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina...
Climate induced losses to hit $50bn annually 2030
Agency Report The African Financial Alliance on Climate Change (AFAC), the African Development Bank have offered technical assistance to African...
