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African countries are increasingly turning away from the US dollar as their preferred currency for trade and transactions...

African Countries Shift Away from the US Dollar

African countries are increasingly turning away from the US dollar as their preferred currency for trade and transactions, with the yuan and local...

2026-08-17
Central banks face the challenge of communicating effectively without revealing too much, much like the Oracle of Delphi

Central Banks and the Delicate Balance of Communication

Central banks face the challenge of communicating effectively without revealing too much, much like the Oracle of Delphi. Striking the right balance...

2026-08-16
Japan's recent intervention to support the yen has disrupted a long-standing global carry trade, with the US Treasury aiding...

Japan's Yen Intervention Undoes a Risky Global Trade

Japan's recent intervention to support the yen has disrupted a long-standing global carry trade, with the US Treasury aiding the Bank of Japan in...

2026-08-16