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Global oil benchmarks rose slightly today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as investors reacted to news of a force majeure declaration at one of Kazakhstan’s largest oil fields. The unexpected supply...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially unveiled a massive, industry-wide initiative to combat the surging rate of electronic fraud (e-fraud) in the nation’s financial system. Announced today, Wednesday,...

Investors are navigating a "wall of worry" today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, as a cocktail of geopolitical tensions continues to shake equity markets. While stocks in Europe and the U.S....

The U.S. Dollar has regained its footing today, Wednesday, 21 January 2026, edging higher against the Euro and the Swiss Franc. Investors have pivoted to a "wait-and-see" approach, pausing the...

Botswana, the world’s leading producer of diamonds by value, is facing a deepening economic challenge as its national diamond stockpile continues to swell. Reports from the Ministry of Minerals and...

Global financial markets are in a state of heightened volatility today, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as investors scramble to price in the latest trade salvos from the Trump administration. European...

Crude oil prices found a tentative floor today, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, as traders paused to evaluate the geopolitical implications of a sudden and unusual trade dispute: U.S. threats to...

Crude oil prices fell on Monday, 19 January 2026, as signs of stabilizing domestic conditions in Iran led traders to dial back the "geopolitical risk premium" that had inflated prices...

Global equity markets experienced a sharp sell-off today, Monday, 19 January 2026, as investors reacted to a fresh wave of tariff threats between major global economies. The escalating trade rhetoric...

Global equity markets are displaying a divergence today, Friday, 16 January 2026. While European stocks have retreated following a string of disappointing corporate earnings and cautious economic data, U.S. stock...