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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, adding ₦745bn to its market capitalisation as renewed buying interest swept through key equities.…
European defense stocks extended their rally on Thursday as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and fresh signals from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for a sharp increase in American…
Economist Yemi Kale has warned that the Nigerian naira is likely to remain under pressure against the US dollar throughout 2026, with potential outcomes ranging from moderate depreciation to a…
European stock markets are expected to open mixed on Wednesday, as growing geopolitical concerns surrounding Greenland weigh on investor sentiment across the region. Market jitters intensified after U.S. President Donald…
European stocks are set to open broadly higher on Tuesday, reflecting improving global market sentiment as investors respond to recent geopolitical developments linked to Venezuela. Market confidence appears to be…
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded a major milestone on Monday as its market capitalisation crossed the ₦100 trillion mark for the first time. Data obtained from the NGX showed…
European stocks opened higher on Monday as investors responded to the dramatic U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Traders across the continent monitored…
Nigeria’s capital market entered a defining chapter in 2025, posting one of its most impressive performances in recent history as policy reforms, foreign exchange stability and easing inflation combined to…
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a series of key government debt auctions that could shape market sentiment around inflation and…
Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted calmly to China’s decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged, a move that signaled policy stability at a time of…
Japan’s financial markets reacted sharply on Thursday after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark policy rate to its highest level in decades, signaling a stronger stance against persistent inflation.…
European markets opened slightly above the flatline on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of a packed day of central bank announcements across the region. Early trade showed…
The U.S. dollar weakened against major global peers on Tuesday after delayed economic data revealed stronger-than-expected job growth, a development that prompted investors to reassess the pace of future interest…
European stock markets opened broadly higher on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of central bank policy decisions across the region. Major indices across France, Germany,…
European stock markets are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back early-week gains as investors brace for a packed schedule of central bank decisions and major economic data releases.…
The Nigerian equities market closed the first weekday of trading on a modest positive note, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited adding about ₦3 billion in value as investors maintained a…
European markets are poised for a muted open on Thursday as investors sift through the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut and cautious forward guidance. The move, which was…
Nigeria’s bond market saw a sharp rise in yields on Monday, with longer-term government securities leading the surge. Investors are demanding higher returns following the Debt Management Office’s (DMO) recent…
European stocks were on track for a lower open on Wednesday as global investors shifted into cautious mode ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s final interest rate decision of the…
Shares of UAC of Nigeria Plc (UACN) soared by 22.69% in the first trading week of December 2025, propelling its quarter-to-date gain beyond 44% and positioning the stock above N96.…
Asia-Pacific markets saw a mostly negative session on Tuesday as investors reacted to Wall Street losses and awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Japanese markets were a rare…
Ellah Lakes Plc has officially extended its public offer for 18.8 billion shares at N12.50 each to 19 December 2025, following a surge in investor interest. Initially scheduled to close…
European markets opened the week on a quiet note on Monday, with major indexes edging slightly lower as global investors turned their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated…
Asia-Pacific markets opened lower on Friday following a muted session on Wall Street, as investors weighed economic signals and rising bond yields. Australia’s ASX/S&P 200 slipped 0.17%, while Japan’s Nikkei…
Asian markets traded mixed on Friday as investors approached the weekend cautiously, weighed down by a quiet lead from Wall Street and uncertainty around the US Federal Reserve’s next interest…
The U.S. dollar slipped on Thursday as a fresh batch of underwhelming economic data strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. The soft performance provided…
European markets are poised for a positive start on Wednesday, lifted by renewed optimism across global trading floors. After a shaky beginning to the week, sentiment appears to be improving…
The Nigerian naira ended November on a slightly weaker note, continuing a trend of volatility in the foreign exchange market. By November 28, the currency traded at N1,446.9 per dollar,…
European stock markets are expected to open flat to slightly lower on Tuesday as the region continues to struggle for momentum at the start of December. Despite entering the final…
The Nigerian Naira showed mixed performance on Friday as it strengthened slightly in the unofficial market while softening in the official trading windows. In the parallel market, the Naira appreciated…