Global Business insights

Global markets digest a cautious Fed decision as inflation stays elevated and US growth remains resilient. We break down the UK Budget, the ECB’s latest rate decision, South Africa’s bigger economy, and strong Microsoft earnings alongside Alphabet’s Worst day. For tech earnings it was the good, not so good and the ugly. Microsoft beats expectations, Amazon not as good a performance and Alphabet sent Wall street diving out of Mega caps. South Africa gets a 5% GDP spike after rebasi...

Nigeria’s economic reforms are laying stronger foundations for sustainable growth and renewed investor confidence. But can these foundations hold without overhauling welfare safety nets and institutions and tackling a rising inequality? As the Abuja summit continues, Niyi Yusuf, CEO Andersen Consulting Nigeria and Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) Chairman, joins the conversation on a transition to sustainable growth that lifts more people out of poverty and improves life for most Nigerians.

Could the US midterms send oil prices soaring and shake global markets? We examine scenarios for Brent crude, including the risk of $150 oil, Middle East tensions, US energy policy and political gridlock. Plus, what Democratic or Republican gains could mean for Wall Street and the global economy.

Technology optimism is powering markets despite rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Strong results from Tesla, SpaceX, Meta and IBM reinforce enthusiasm around AI, robotics and infrastructure spending. Can innovation continue overpowering global risks and sustain investor confidence? Meanwhile, South Africa is betting on fiscal discipline and a new fiscal anchor as Finance Minister reads the Medium Term Budget statement. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyStocks #GlobalMarkets...

Africa is proving more resilient than many expected. The IMF is forecasting 4.6% growth in the continent, outpacing China for the first time in many decades. Major reforms, rising investment, expanding trade partnerships, and mega infrastructure projects are also reshaping the continent's future. Discover why global investors are taking a fresh look at Africa as sovereign risk ratings improve despite geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty.