Markets
Oil Nears $100 as Saudi Attacks Renew Global Supply Fears
Brent crude nears $100 as Saudi attacks heighten global supply fears, while stronger Chinese demand and geopolitical tensions raise concerns for oil-importing economies.
Oil Stays Above $90 as Renewed US-Iran Fighting Raises Hormuz Supply Fears
Oil remains above $90 as renewed US-Iran fighting revives fears of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz, putting global crude supplies and prices under pressure.
Afreximbank Profit Jumps 30% as Lending Expands to $35.4 Billion
The pan-African lender strengthened its balance sheet and raised $1.5 billion from bond markets as it expands financing for trade and economic development
Oil Climbs Above $91 As Us-Iran Peace Hopes Fade
Brent rises for a third session as fading U.S.-Iran peace hopes deepen concerns over prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions and global oil supplies.
Ghana’s Inflation Outlook Faces New Test as Fuel Prices, Oil Markets and Cedi Risks Collide
Ghana’s inflation outlook faces fresh uncertainty as rising fuel costs, global oil pressures and cedi movements test the economy’s recent price stability gains.
Oil Prices Fall as US and Iran Plan to Resume Peace Talks
Brent crude prices fall below US$84 as planned US-Iran peace talks ease fears of Middle East supply disruptions, after last month’s sharp oil price surge.
Africa Is Stabilising Economically, But New Risks Are Redrawing the Investment Landscape — Sompa & Partners’ Risk Report
Africa’s economic recovery is gaining momentum, but political uncertainty, security threats, climate risks and youth pressures are reshaping the continent’s investment landscape.
China’s Consumer Spending Push Drives Cotton Demand to 15-Year High, Supporting Global Prices
Cotton mill use in China is forecast to reach 41.5 million bales in the 2026/27 season, the highest level since 2010/11, as Beijing shifts its economic strategy
World Bank Warns AI Could Trigger Next Financial Crisis If…
As AI transforms finance, regulators must strengthen oversight, cyber resilience and global cooperation to prevent faster market shocks, hidden risks and systemic financial instability.
Oil Falls Below $90 as US-Iran Calm Eases Supply Fears, But Red Sea Risks Persist
Oil prices fall below $90 as US-Iran tensions ease, offering temporary relief to global markets, but fresh Red Sea threats keep supply concerns alive.
