Emmanuel OchayiAs the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance amidst uncertainties, the naira faces a significant decline in the parallel market. The continuous mismatch between demand and supply has pushed the naira to N1045/$ against the dollar, marking a 40% loss since mid-June.
The dollar’s index hovers near a two-week low on Thursday, with eyes on important US inflation data. The Fed’s apprehension is further underlined by mixed reports on producer prices and easing inflationary pressures, all leading to speculations about the future of US monetary policy.
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While uncertainties in the economy, oil prices, and financial markets dominate discussions, the future path of the dollar remains unpredictable. With bond yields responding inversely to price and the dollar’s resilience in the face of credit rating downgrades, the US economic recovery remains in focus.
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