Nigeria, China Seal $2bn Deal to Boost Marine and Blue Economy
Global Macro Highlights US Job Market Weakens Further, Fueling Fed Rate Cut Expectations The US labour market weakened further in August, as nonfarm payrolls rose by just 22,000 versus 80,000 expected. June was revised to show the first net job loss since 2020 (-13,000), while unemployment climbed to 4.30%, the highest since 2021. Hiring was […]
Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.7mbpd in July, Meets OPEC Quota but Trails Budget Benchmark
Global Macro Highlights U.S. GDP Grows 3.3% in Q2 2025, Powered by AI-Driven Investments According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. GDP expanded 3.3% in Q2:2025 (vs. 3.0% in Q2 and a 0.5% contraction in Q1). This was supported by stronger business and consumer activity. Real Gross Domestic Income advanced 4.8% (vs. 4.6% in […]
Nigeria’s Reserves Cross $40bn, Boosting Naira Stability
Global Macro Highlights U.K. Inflation Surges, Rate Cuts Face Roadblocks U.K inflation rose to a 12-month high of 3.80% YoY in July 2025 (vs 3.60% in June). MoM prices grew 0.10% (vs 0.30%), while core inflation edged to 3.80% from 3.70%. The rise was driven by transport costs, with airfares up 30.20%, plus higher food […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 21.9% in July, But Monthly Pressures Persist
Global Macro Highlights U.S. Inflation Steadies at 2.7% in July, Core CPI Climbs to 5-Month High According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, U.S. CPI held at 2.7% YoY in July, rising 0.2% MoM (vs. 0.3% in June), driven mainly by shelter costs (+0.2%). Food inflation stayed at 2.9% YoY, while energy prices fell further […]
Nigeria Enacts Landmark Insurance Reform to Boost Transparency, Resilience, and Investor Confidence
Global Macro Highlights U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks to $60.2bn in June on Steep Drop in Imports The U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the country’s goods and services trade deficit narrowed sharply in June 2025, coming in at USD60.2bn, down from USD71.7bn in May 2025. The improvement was primarily driven […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Slows for Third Month Despite Food and Core Price Pressures
Global Macro Highlights U.S. Inflation Climbs to 2.7% in June Amid Rising Shelter and Healthcare Costs The U.S. headline inflation as reported by the bureau of statistics rose by 2.7% YoY in June 2025 (vs. 2.4% in May). The uptick in inflation was primarily driven by core inflation which increased by 2.9% YoY, due to […]