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Welcome to our Weekly Market Roundup! #01 This past week had some key developments from the financial world highlights below: 🌍 Green Bonds Bloom in Africa: The African continent is witnessing a surge in green bonds, with Tanzania recently issuing a 10-year water infrastructure bond. The rise of green bonds in Africa is a significant step towards addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. https://lnkd.in/d-d6bSWW 🌍 Global Markets React to Japan Rate Hike and US Recession Fears: Global markets have experienced a downturn following Japan’s unexpected rate hike and growing fears of a recession in the United States. Investors are closely monitoring these developments as they could have far-reaching implications for the global economy. https://lnkd.in/d3thZCuy 🌍 New UK Government Promises Fresh Approach to Africa: The newly formed UK government has pledged a renewed focus on its relationship with Africa. This includes promises of increased investment, trade partnerships, and support for development initiatives across the continent. This fresh approach aims to strengthen ties and foster mutual growth. https://lnkd.in/eyp_J8fJ #MarketRoundup #GlobalEconomy #MarketTrends #EconomicInsights #EmergingMarkets #TechInnovation #ArielleAdvisory #Africa

Welcome to our Weekly Market Roundup! #05 This week, we’re taking a global view on some of the most impactful events and developments impacting the world: 🌍 The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) concluded last Friday with China pledging $50 billion to support various initiatives across Africa, highlighting the strengthening ties and economic collaboration between the regions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhHjuFMD 💱 In response to economic instability, La Rioja, a small region in Argentina is seeing the rise of an alternative currency to the Argentine Peso, showcasing the nation's determination to combat inflation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddRkeqX6 🛢 Libya’s force majeure and its ongoing oil shutdown continues to affect global oil markets, with only isolated resumptions reported, underscoring the fragility of energy supplies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9yBuZNk Stay tuned for more updates and insights next week as we continue to bring you the latest from around the world!   #Finance #MarketRoundup #GlobalEconomy

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To sustain positive growth prospects in the region, it is imperative to prioritize revenue mobilization, inflation reduction, and the diversification of revenue sources to unlock long-term growth potential. #SubsaharanAfrica #Economicupdate International Monetary Fund

Investments in regional integration is poised to see African countries fast-track trade at a time when the continent is faced with multiple shocks impacting commodity prices. I spoke to Moussa Djigue, Chief Executive Officer, Sombasi for more on CNBC Africa

🖥️ Global digital divides are stark, with Africa 🌍 showing low levels of connectivity. The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Digital Economy Report 2024 released today highlights the urgent need to bridge the divides in Africa for development and greater involvement in global trade. Find out more: ➡️ unctad.org/der2024

The International Monetary Fund Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa is now live. Join the conversation virtually here: https://lnkd.in/dfR9_HWk

Weekend Heads Up 🗞 Economic Outlook and Supply Chain Impact for Africa and the Global Market A Complex Landscape 🏝 The global economic landscape in 2024 is a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for Africa. While the continent is projected to experience growth, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and evolving business policies continue to shape the economic trajectory. Key Trends and Implications:    🌍 Africa's Growth Trajectory:        📈 Africa's GDP is expected to rebound, driven by recovery from past shocks and policy reforms. However, persistent inflation and tighter global financial conditions may temper growth.    🍗 Intra-African Trade:        The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds significant potential to boost intra-African trade. This shift can mitigate risks associated with global supply chain disruptions and foster regional economic integration.    Supply Chain Resilience:        🚚 Global supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and climate change, have highlighted the need for more resilient supply chains. Africa can capitalize on this by investing in infrastructure and diversifying its supply chains.    📰 Policy and Regulatory Environment:        Governments in Africa must implement sound economic policies to address inflationary pressures, attract investment, and create a conducive business environment.       ⚖  Policymakers should also prioritize infrastructure development, especially in areas such as transportation and energy, to improve connectivity and reduce logistics costs. Navigating the Future 🗂 To thrive in this complex environment, African businesses and policymakers must:    ☝🏻 Embrace Digital Technologies: Leverage digital technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain visibility.    Foster Innovation: Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship to develop new products and services.   👆🏻  Strengthen Regional Cooperation: Collaborate with neighboring countries to create regional value chains and reduce trade barriers.    ☝🏻 Prioritize Sustainability: Adopt sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact and enhance long-term resilience. #economyoutlook #supplychainimpact #afcfta #africabusiness #globalpolicy

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DAILY BRIEF — The economies of most African countries are dependent on the export of limited numbers of commodities. Impacts: ➡ Regional organisations such as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will be key to accelerating economic integration. ➡ More effective foreign reserve management can improve commodity dependent countries’ ability to implement countercyclical policies. ➡ Service sector development and digitalisation can play a role in diversifying exports and moving products up the value chain. ➡ Small market sizes and cheap foreign imports will inhibit manufacturing development. Would you like to know more? ➡ Sign up for your free trial of the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief for more timely global risk market analysis: https://lnkd.in/eQhVpM7v #africa #westafrica #globaleconomy #exports #manufacturing