Akintunde Oyedokun
Research Analyst
On Friday, oil prices slid more than 2% as concerns over excess global supply weighed on sentiment. Brent crude settled at $60.64 per barrel, while WTI closed at $56.74.
Rising output and elevated inventories continue to pressure the market, overshadowing geopolitical developments. Crude prices remain on track for their steepest annual decline since 2020.
China’s Industrial Profits Drop 13.1% in November Amid Weak Domestic Demand
China’s industrial profits fell 13.1% year-on-year in November, the fastest decline in over a year, deepening from a 5.5% drop in October. For the first 11 months of 2025, profits rose just 0.1%, slowing from 1.9% growth earlier in the year. Weak domestic demand outweighed strong exports, though sectors like automotive (+7.5%) and high-tech manufacturing (+10.0%) showed gains, highlighting the need for further policy support to stabilize growth.
Japan Proposes Record Budget While Limiting Debt
Japan unveiled a record 122.3-trillion-yen ($783 billion) budget for the next fiscal year, boosting spending while keeping new debt issuance at its lowest in nearly 30 years. The plan aims to support the economy amid persistent inflation and a weak yen, while reassuring investors through fiscal discipline. Long-term bond yields eased slightly, though economists warn political pressures could trigger additional spending, risking higher inflation and further yen weakness.
DR Congo Halts Artisanal Copper and Cobalt Processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended artisanal copper and cobalt processing to curb illegal exports and improve transparency. A new commission will verify the legality and traceability of minerals. Artisanal mining supports millions of people, but unregulated production complicates tracking and raises costs for ethically sourced cobalt.
FG Secures $1.2B for Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway
The Nigerian government has obtained $1.2 billion from the UAE to fund a 56-km section of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, part of a 700-km route connecting key economic hubs. Over 70% of this section is already complete, with CRCP technology ensuring durability and cost efficiency. The deal, led by Deutsche Bank and a consortium of international lenders, strengthens funding certainty and signals growing global confidence in Nigeria’s infrastructure projects. Once completed, the highway is expected to reduce travel time, boost trade and tourism, and enhance regional connectivity.
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