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Asian Stocks Slip, Dollar Rises Ahead of Tariff Deadline and Global Central Bank…
Asian stock markets eased on Friday as investors took profits after recent gains, with Japan's market retreating…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wall Street Rises Slightly as Strong Retail Sales and PepsiCo Earnings Boost…
Wall Street posted modest gains on Thursday as encouraging retail sales data and strong earnings from key…
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…
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…
Nigerian All-Share Index Soars Past 128,000 Points as Investors Gain N1.44…
The Nigerian equities market recorded a significant surge as the All-Share Index (ASI) climbed above the…
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…
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…
Asian Markets Dip as Dollar Rises on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Hopes Amid Inflation…
Asian stock markets faced pressure on Wednesday following signs of rising U.S. inflation linked to fresh tariffs,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
European investors are closely watching the second-quarter earnings season, which could reveal how well companies…
Investors Brace for First Earnings Season Under Trump Tariffs Amid Dollar Drop and…
U.S. companies are preparing to report second-quarter earnings as markets weigh the effects of President Donald…
Naira Slightly Weakens to ₦1,529/$ as Forex Demand Rises Amid Card Transaction…
The Nigerian naira experienced a marginal depreciation at the official foreign exchange market, closing at…
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…
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…
T-Bill Undersubscriptions Expected to Continue as Investors Seek Higher Yields –…
Investor interest in Treasury Bills (T-bills) continues to wane, with market analysts predicting further…
Government Misses T-Bills Target for Sixth Straight Week Amid Falling Interest…
The Government of Ghana has once again fallen short of its Treasury bill target, marking the sixth consecutive…
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…
Global Stocks Hit Record Highs Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data; UK Bonds Stabilize After…
Global stock markets surged to record highs on Thursday, buoyed by optimism ahead of the closely watched U.S.…
Treasury Yields Dip Ahead of June Jobs Report as Markets Watch Trump’s Spending…
U.S. Treasury yields edged lower on Thursday morning as investors awaited the release of the June nonfarm payrolls…
Asian Stocks Dip as Trump Tariff Deadline Looms and Fed Rate Cut Outlook Uncertain
Asian stock markets faltered on Wednesday as global investors navigated a complex mix of looming U.S. tariff…
Global Markets Hold Steady Amid Tariff Tensions and Uncertain U.S. Rate Policy
Global markets remained cautious as investors weighed developments in U.S. fiscal policy and looming trade…