The Pulse Bureau Of Economic Analysis Reports US Trade Deficit Narrowed To 73.3 Billion Dollars In June The US trade deficit narrowed to 73.3 billion dollars in June, down 5.6 percent from May, as imports declined 1.8 percent versus exports down 0.9 percent. The Black Executive Journal — Daily Edition By BEB Editors • 12 min read
Yesterday's Architects John Sarbah the Elder: Gold Coast Merchant Architect of Coastal Capital How a 19th‑century Fanti trader built a multi‑station network, opened new export fronts in palm kernels and rubber, and negotiated with both chiefs and British firms to shape West African commerce under empire. By BEB Editors • 13 min read
The Pulse South Africa National Treasury And Reserve Bank Publish Draft Crypto Asset Cross-Border Rules South Africa's Treasury and SARB released a draft Crypto Asset Manual requiring FinSurv reporting for cross-border transfers, comment open until September 30. The Black Executive Journal — Daily Edition By BEB Editors • 10 min read
Global Opportunties Report Global Capital Opportunities Report — August 2026: Where the Money Is Moving Now August 2026 edition of BEJ’s Global Capital Opportunities Desk. Detailed coverage of African venture rounds, DFI facilities, export and government programs, private credit trends, grants, family office allocations, and a proprietary Investor Appetite Index. By BEB Editors • 12 min read
The Week Ahead Bank Of England Publishes Rate Decision Thursday As BLS Releases July Nonfarm Payrolls Friday Bank of England MPC releases its August rate decision Thursday and BLS publishes July nonfarm payrolls Friday, a 24-hour central bank and jobs data window. The Black Executive: The Week Ahead By BEB Editors • 19 min read
BEJ Global Sourcing Desk THE BEJ GLOBAL SOURCING DESK — August 2026 Edition Tracking new, verified procurement opportunities across Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the United States for the founders and executives building across the diaspora economy. By BEB Editors • 8 min read
Press Release Hub DSP Connect Launches DSP Connect Academy With Five Online Training and Certification Programs New online education platform provides self-paced courses and professional certifications designed to help business owners, agencies, sales professionals, and marketers develop practical expertise in programmatic advertising. By BEB Editors • 2 min read
Press Release Hub The Black Executive Journal Announces Global Expansion of Editorial Operations with Launch of Executive Contributor Network The Black Executive Journal announces the launch of its Executive Contributor Network, expanding its global editorial operation by recruiting experienced journalists and industry experts from around the world. By BEB Editors • 3 min read
Featured Stories The Dollar Lost 10% Last Year — Then Staged a Comeback. Here Is What That Means for Every Black Operator The U.S. dollar shed nearly 10% in 2025, then reversed sharply in 2026. For Black operators across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, that whiplash — not just the decline — is the balance-sheet event. By Noah Carmichael • 10 min read
The Pulse US Employment Cost Index Rose 0.9 Percent In Second Quarter As Compensation Increased 3.4 Percent Over 12 Months The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Employment Cost Index rose 0.9 percent in Q2 2026, with wages up 0.9 percent and benefits up 1.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The Black Executive Journal — Daily Edition By BEB Editors • 12 min read
The Pulse Central Bank Of Nigeria 364-Day Treasury Bill Auction Draws Seven Times Offer Amount As Stop Rate Falls To 17.35 Percent Central Bank Of Nigeria 364-Day Treasury Bill Auction Draws Seven Times Offer Amount As Stop Rate Falls To 17.35 Percent. The Black Executive Journal — Daily Edition By BEB Editors • 11 min read
The Pulse Federal Reserve Holds Fed Funds Rate At 3-1/2 To 3-3/4 Percent On Nine-To-Three Vote The FOMC held the federal funds target range at 3-1/2 to 3-3/4 percent on a 9-3 vote, with Hammack, Kashkari, and Logan dissenting for a 25 basis point hike. By BEB Editors • 10 min read
