European Markets React to Positive China Signals Amid Geopolitical Tensions
European futures are mixed as traders respond to positive indicators from China and ongoing geopolitical developments. Key central bank deliberations...
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US Futures Decline While Asian Markets Rise on Positive Chinese Data
U.S. equity futures declined following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks on market corrections, while Asian shares rose due to positive...
MTN Group Reports Significant Decline in Earnings Amid Currency Challenges
MTN Group's headline earnings per share fell 68% to 98 cents, influenced by the naira's further devaluation and conflict in...
Positive Economic Signals from China Amidst Lingering Challenges
Chinese economic data reveals unexpected growth in fixed asset investment and retail sales, but rising unemployment and demographic challenges persist....
Tinubu’s Tax Reforms: A New Era for Nigeria’s Economy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's economic reforms focus on tax restructuring, aiming to revitalize Nigeria's economy and enhance fairness in taxation....
Kenya Requests New IMF Program Amid Financial Challenges
Kenya has requested a new IMF program after opting not to complete the review of its existing $3.6 billion program,...
Restructuring Talks Resurface for Lebanon’s Bondholders Amid Economic Challenges
Lebanon's bondholders are close to appointing a financial adviser as restructuring discussions resume after five years of default. Following a...
Signs of Recovery in China’s Consumer Spending Amid Economic Challenges
China's consumer spending growth is on the rise, with a 4% increase in retail sales in January-February, improving from a...
Cocoa Exports – PNG: Strong Year for Cocoa But Coffee to Reclaim Leadership in 2025
Papua New Guinea reported a record year for cocoa exports in 2024, outpacing coffee revenue for the first time. However,...
Fiji Urged to Establish Cocoa Board Amid Global Shortage and Rising Prices
Arif Khan, director of Cacao Fiji, calls for the establishment of a national cocoa board to capture export earnings amid...
