Nigeria’s federal government is pursuing closer logistics and trade ties with China as part of a broader push to reach a $1 trillion economy. The strategy...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Bank of Japan Holds Rate at 1%, Lifts Growth Outlook as Trade Uncertainty Lingers
Japan’s central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, while nudging its economic growth forecast higher to 0.6%. The...
Global Stocks Rally as Yen Steadies Ahead of Bank of Japan Briefing
Equity markets climbed broadly in recent trading after Japan’s currency stabilized, with investors now watching a Bank of Japan press conference for guidance on the outlook...
Currency Markets Whipsaw as Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Add to Pressure
Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...