Research Briefing
Africa’s copper production is concentrated in the Central African Copperbelt, shared between the DRC and Zambia, and is the world’s...
Research Briefing
Africa’s copper production is concentrated in the Central African Copperbelt, shared between the DRC and Zambia, and is the world’s...
As demand grows for critical minerals like cobalt, copper, and lithium, African nations are navigating opportunities and risks—from boosting local...
Research Briefing
Fears of a substantial escalation in the Middle East last week prompted the largest swing in the oil price in...
Research Briefing
Inflation has fallen sharply in advanced economies over the past year, and we expect central banks to start cutting interest...
Research Briefing
We forecast copper prices to fall over the next six months as global economic growth deteriorates and surging energy prices...
Research Briefing
The Zambia national elections that will be held on August 12 is the most unpredictable election since the country’s independence....
Research Briefing
The August 12 national elections could mark a key turning point for Zambia’s future. Deteriorating economic conditions have left President...
Commodity price surges were associated with spikes in inflation in the 1970s, but have not been so in recent decades....
Research Briefing
Africa may be best known for its wealth of gold, diamonds, and oil, but the mineral-rich continent also hosts significant...