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Fed's Williams Sees No Urgency for Further Rate Cuts

New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data was distorted by a government shutdown and Black Friday sales, advising patience on further interest rate cuts. Get the full analysis.

ECB holds rates steady at 2% as inflation cools

The European Central Bank keeps its key deposit rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Analysts scrutinise Lagarde's comments for clues on future monetary policy amid uncertain inflation outlook. Read more.

Senate Passes N54.46 Trillion MTEF, Natasha Questions FG

The Nigerian Senate has approved the 2026-2028 MTEF with a N54.46 trillion spending plan. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged the FG's vague plan to 'mop up' funds for the private sector. Read the full details.

US Jobless Rate Climbs to 4.6%, Highest in Four Years

US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.

Asian Markets Retreat on US Jobs Data, Tech Worries

Asian markets extended losses Tuesday ahead of key US jobs data, with tech sector jitters and Fed rate cut uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. Key indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all fell over 1%. Read the full analysis.

US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy

A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.

Best Gift Card Rates in Nigeria 2026

Discover the 2026 gift card rates in Nigeria. Find out which cards like Razer Gold, Steam, and Apple iTunes pay the most and why platforms like GiftCardsToNaira are preferred for fast cash conversion.

CBN Retains MPR at 27%, Delays Loan Rate Cuts

Nigeria's Central Bank maintains 27% interest rate to fight inflation. Businesses and borrowers face continued high loan costs as monetary tightening persists. Learn what this means for you.

Asian markets bounce as Nvidia takes centre stage

Asian markets staged a recovery on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as all eyes turned to Nvidia's earnings report amidst growing fears of an AI-driven stock market bubble. Discover the key figures and expert analysis.

Bitcoin Drops 5% to $94,483 in Major Sell-Off

Bitcoin price crashes below $95,000, dropping 5% to a six-month low. Discover the key factors behind this crypto market plunge and what it means for Nigerian investors.

Stocks Struggle on US Rates, Tech Rally Fears

Global markets faced pressure as doubts over US Fed rate cuts and tech bubble fears grew. Oil prices rallied on Russian output risks. Get the full analysis for Nigerian investors.

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