FDC COMMODITY UPDATE – JANUARY 16, 2018

Dear Subscriber,

Brent oil closed above $70pb for the first time since December 2014 before retreating to $69.66pb. Given the current economic fundamentals, a higher oil price is a double-edged sword for Nigeria. Although it is positive for exchange rate stability, the landed https://skincarepillsshop.com cost of refined products will increase.

Also, the sharp fall in headline inflation in December to 15.37%, is likely to influence monetary policy stance in the near term whenever the MPC meets.

The attached bulletin addresses these and other issues in the domestic and global commodities market.

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