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- FX Spread Surges as Naira Depreciates Across FX Markets
- U.S. Consumer Momentum Slows as Inflation Squeezes Incomes
- Burundi Economy Improves, Inflation Sinks to 8.6% from 45% – IMF
- United Nations Urges Africa to Boost Domestic Funding
- US Dollar Hits 1-Year High on US Fed Hawkish Rates Bets
- Nigerian Exchange Sheds N2.18trn as Dangote Companies Dip
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