Malaysian Ringgit soars to new heights with its best quarterly performance in 50 years

In Q3 2024, the Malaysian ringgit (MYR) experienced significant appreciation, driven by a weaker US dollar, supportive domestic policies, and substantial foreign capital inflows. While this surge strengthens Malaysia's economy, concerns remain regarding the long-term sustainability of the MYR's value, particularly with potential challenges to export competitiveness and external economic factors.

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Nigeria’s Turnaround: Make or Break for Africa’s Reform Wave

Nigeria’s bold economic reforms, including the 2023 forex unification and removal of petrol subsidies, mark a decisive shift from decades of currency mismanagement and oil dependence. While these policies aim to eliminate arbitrage and fiscal deficits, they have also triggered soaring inflation and economic hardship. To sustain progress for Africa's reform wave, lets see what Nigeria should do.

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The Allure of Mystery: The Behavioural Economics behind the Blind Box Economy

This article delves into the behavioural economics driving the success of the blind box economy, with a focus on how uncertainty influences consumer behaviour. It examines the role of psychological biases, such as prospect theory and the endowment effect, in spurring spending on such products.

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