Global Markets on Edge as Trump’s Tariff Blitz Shakes Trade and Commodities
Markets are navigating a high-stakes week filled with major corporate earnings, economic data, and central bank decisions, all while preparing…
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Asian Markets Waver Ahead of Fed Decision and U.S. Tariff Deadline
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors digested the lack of progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations and prepared for…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits 18-Day Bull Run as NGX Rallies Past ₦85 Trillion — Investors Flock to Equities Amid Strong Earnings
The Nigerian equity market is experiencing an extraordinary bullish streak, notching up 18 consecutive days of gains, a feat last…
Asian Stocks Slip, Dollar Rises Ahead of Tariff Deadline and Global Central Bank Decisions
Asian stock markets eased on Friday as investors took profits after recent gains, with Japan’s market retreating slightly from record…
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N69bn Amid Mixed Investor Sentiment
The Nigerian stock market continued its bullish trend during midweek trading, with a total gain of ₦69 billion in market capitalization.…
10-Year Treasury Yields Inch Up as Trump Visits Fed, Heightening Rate-Cut Pressure
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury ticked up slightly early Thursday, rising 1 basis point to 4.4%, as financial…
Asian Markets Surge as Trade Optimism and Corporate Earnings Boost Confidence
Asian stocks rallied on Thursday as growing optimism surrounding trade agreements and strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence across global…
European Corporate Earnings to Dip in Q2 as Tariff Tensions Mount
European corporate earnings are expected to decline slightly in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest forecasts, amid…
Nigerian Equities Set to Sustain Gains Amid Strong Half-Year Earnings Expectations
The Nigerian equities market is poised to maintain its bullish trajectory, bolstered by heightened investor expectations for robust half-year (H1)…
Nigerian Stock Market Surges: Investors Gain N6.9 Trillion in 10-Day Bull Run
The Nigerian equities market has witnessed an extraordinary 10-day winning streak, during which investors collectively gained N6.902 trillion. This surge…
Wall Street Rises Slightly as Strong Retail Sales and PepsiCo Earnings Boost Market Sentiment
Wall Street posted modest gains on Thursday as encouraging retail sales data and strong earnings from key companies helped buoy…
NGX Raises Over N4.63 Trillion in H1 2025 as Investor Confidence Surges
In the first half of 2025, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) raised over N4.63 trillion through corporate and sovereign instruments, marking…
Stocks Steady as Investors Eye Tech Earnings and Fed Uncertainty
Global markets remained steady on Thursday as investors awaited key earnings reports from major technology firms such as TSMC and…
Nigerian All-Share Index Soars Past 128,000 Points as Investors Gain N1.44 Trillion
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant surge as the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed above the 128,000-point mark, closing at…
Nigeria’s Eurobonds Lead Africa in H1 2025 as Reforms Boost Investor Confidence
In the first half of 2025, Nigeria’s Eurobonds outperformed those of other African nations, recording the sharpest decline in yields—a…
Renault Shake-Up, European Stocks Drop Amid U.S. Inflation and Trade Tensions
French carmaker Renault has appointed Duncan Minto as interim CEO following the unexpected resignation of Luca de Meo last month.…
Asian Markets Dip as Dollar Rises on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Hopes Amid Inflation Fears
Asian stock markets faced pressure on Wednesday following signs of rising U.S. inflation linked to fresh tariffs, which weakened expectations…
Naira Rallies to Four-Month High at ₦1,518/$ Amid Renewed CBN Interventions
The Nigerian naira recorded its strongest performance in four months on Monday, appreciating to ₦1,518/$ on the official market. This…
Markets Unmoved by Trump Tariff Threats, but Bond Investors Show Caution
European markets appeared largely indifferent to Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 30% tariffs on EU and Mexican imports starting…
Ghana’s Treasury Bills Undersubscribed by 39.68% as Yields Edge Higher
Demand for Ghana’s treasury bills weakened sharply in the second week of July 2025, as the government faced a significant…
Nigerian Stock Market Hits 7-Week Rally as Banks Power ASI Past 126,000 Mark
The Nigerian stock market closed the week ended July 11, 2025, on a bullish note as the All-Share Index (ASI)…
European Investors Eye Earnings Season for Clues Amid Trade and Currency Volatility
European investors are closely watching the second-quarter earnings season, which could reveal how well companies are coping with renewed trade…
Investors Brace for First Earnings Season Under Trump Tariffs Amid Dollar Drop and Uncertainty
U.S. companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings as markets weigh the effects of President Donald Trump’s newly launched tariff…
Naira Slightly Weakens to ₦1,529/$ as Forex Demand Rises Amid Card Transaction Resumption
The Nigerian naira experienced a marginal depreciation at the official foreign exchange market, closing at ₦1,529.22 to the dollar on…
U.S. Treasury Yields Dip as Trump Ramps Up Tariff Tensions with 14 Nations
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday morning as investors closely watched the latest developments on trade policy after President Donald…
Nigeria Eyes Record $16.08bn in Foreign Portfolio Inflows Amid High Interest Rates
Nigeria is on track to record its highest-ever foreign portfolio investment (FPI) inflows by the end of 2025, as analysts…
T-Bill Undersubscriptions Expected to Continue as Investors Seek Higher Yields – Databank Research
Investor interest in Treasury Bills (T-bills) continues to wane, with market analysts predicting further under-subscriptions in the weeks ahead. This…
Government Misses T-Bills Target for Sixth Straight Week Amid Falling Interest Rates-Ghana
The Government of Ghana has once again fallen short of its Treasury bill target, marking the sixth consecutive week of…
Wall Street Awaits Payrolls Report as U.S. Stock Futures Hold Steady
U.S. stock index futures were mostly flat on Thursday as investors braced for the release of the monthly nonfarm payrolls…
Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data; UK Bonds Stabilize After Turmoil
Global stock markets surged to record highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism ahead of the closely watched U.S. payrolls report…