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Easing inflation proves Nigeria monetary policy stance right

Bloomberg Nigerian central bank Governor Godwin Emefiele’s tight monetary-policy stance and system of multiple exchange rates may have paid off through slowing inflation and a stable naira, and he’s not about to change that soon. The MPC has kept its benchmark interest rate at a record 14 percent since July 2016 despite calls to lower rates to support economic growth. ...

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Best Buy’s heavy spending to fight Amazon comes at a cost to profit

Bloomberg Best Buy Co.’s turnaround journey only gets harder from here. The retailer, which is rolling out new offerings to grab more of its customers’ spending, faces a suite of challenges: tougher year-ago comparisons, the continued encroachment of Amazon.com Inc. and the cost of launching a new tech-support program. The consumer spending boost fuelled by the recent tax cuts in ...

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United Airlines taps former FAA chief as chairman

Bloomberg United Continental Holdings Inc.’s board named former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) boss Jane Garvey to be chairman, as the carrier works to improve operations and close a profit gap with rivals. Garvey succeeds Robert Milton, a former Air Canada chief executive officer who led United’s board for two years and announced plans last month to step down. Garvey, who ...

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