OPEC+ agrees to delay October 2024 oil output hike for two months
On December 1, OPEC+ ministers convene as a full group to decide on policy...
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Japan’s budget demands hit record high as the country fights debt concerns
Minister Kono Taro called the current fiscal situation an 'emergency situation' and stated that Japan needs to restore fiscal discipline...
IF Insights: Canada launches ‘tariff missile’ against China
Tesla sold 36,900 EVs in Canada in 2023, compared with 24,400 in 2022...
South Africa’s unemployment rate climbs, over eight million remain jobless
The African National Congress lost an absolute majority in the vote, probably in part because unemployment was a major political issue...
Central Bank of Nigeria continues to enhance foreign exchange market liquidity
According to a recent bank statement, the Central Bank of Nigeria's policy goals are to support market confidence and produce observable outcomes...
Robert Jordan Jr.: A visionary in Philippines’ financial landscape
Robert Jordan Jr. and his team’s goal is to establish a strong presence in the NBFI sector of the Philippine economy by tripling their business within the next five years...
IF Insights: Crypto’s fate hinges on US electoral outcome
Donald Trump said that he would like to see expanded bitcoin mining by American firms, even though he called cryptocurrency a 'scam' in 2021...
Business Leader of the Week: Under Georges Elhedery, HSBC eyes shift towards growth
Georges Elhedery’s appointment as CEO comes less than two years after he was promoted to CFO in January 2023...
Qatar sees fastest growth in non-energy sectors and household wealth
In June 2024, financial services companies in Qatar reported an even stronger increase in both new contracts and overall business activity...
South Africa’s employment crisis: New government needs to act fast
Both ANC and the centrist DA have taken note of South Africa's lacklustre growth and record unemployment, stating that finding solutions to these problems will be their first priority...