BLOOMBERG Nigeria’s central bank pledged major changes to get a grip on inflation and steady the country’s battered currency, signaling tighter monetary policy ahead. The Central Bank of Nigeria will switch to inflation targeting instead of trying to control money supply in its battle to slow price increases, Governor Olayemi Cardoso said in a speech to bankers. The central bank …

BLOOMBERG Inditex SA shares are headed for the highest close since the retailer’s 2001 initial public offering as analysts turn increasingly optimistic ahead of third-quarter results. The Zara owner gained as much as 1.3% to €36.81 in Madrid trading last week, the highest intraday price since June 2017. The retailer’s fast-fashion business model and online presence have helped the shares …

BLOOMBERG Consumers plan to spend an average of $567 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events, up 13% from last year, as they seek out the best deals while facing economic pressures such as higher prices and soaring interest rates. The result is a new record for Deloitte’s annual Black Friday-Cyber Monday survey. About 84% of shoppers feel confident …