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Cocoa pods and beans representing rising cocoa prices and their impact on West and Central African producers. Caption
Commodities

Cocoa Rebounds: What Higher Prices Mean for West and Central African Producers

Cocoa prices climbed around 3.18% to approximately $5,719 per tonne, bringing fresh attention to the economic impact on West and Central Africa's major producing countries. But the key question is not simply whether cocoa prices are rising — it is who ultimately captures the gains.

6 min read

A financial illustration showing central banking, interest rate charts and inflation data representing monetary policy across Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya.
Currencies & Forex

Central Bank & Inflation Watch: Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya Hold Interest Rates Steady

Africa's three largest central banks kept interest rates unchanged as policymakers balanced inflation risks against economic growth. Discover how the latest decisions from Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya could shape markets, currencies and business activity.

2 min read

MarketPulse Africa financial graphic showing the BEAC rate decision, a 4.50% policy rate, a highlighted Central African map, an upward market chart, and a euro symbol
Currencies & Forex

BEAC Rate Decision: What Central Africa's Monetary Policy Means for Borrowing, Investment and the FCFA

The Bank of Central African States sets monetary policy for six CEMAC nations. Its decisions reach corporate borrowing costs, government financing and the investment climate across a region of roughly 55 million people.

2 min read