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Flurry of FX action in Nigeria, looming strikes in SA

The Central Bank of Nigeria this week took further steps to tighten its oversight over foreign currency transactions and, even if the country’s multiple exchange windows are set to a unified rate, we think policymakers will not let the currency reach fair value. In South Africa, mounting anger over corruption is pushing unions to strike, adding to the headwinds facing the economic recovery.

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