Asia-Pacific Markets Dip as Investors Eye Greenland Tensions and China Economic Data
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slipped on Monday, reflecting investor caution after heightened geopolitical tensions and key economic data from China. The…
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Global Markets Face Volatility as US–Europe Trade Tensions Resurface Over Tariff Threats
Global financial markets are bracing for renewed volatility following fresh trade tensions between the United States and Europe, after President…
SEC Revises AUM Capital Requirement to 0.1% After Industry Pushback
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that fund and portfolio managers will now be required to hold 0.1%…
Nestle Stock Gains 10% as Nigerian All-Share Index Pauses Nine-Day Rally
The Nigerian stock market paused its recent bullish momentum on January 15, 2026, as the All-Share Index (ASI) fell by…
BREAKING: SEC raises capital requirements for brokers, fund managers, digital firms
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled a major overhaul of capital requirements for capital market operators, affecting brokers,…
US Market Rally Set to Broaden Beyond Tech as Investors Rotate Into New Sectors
The long-running US stock market rally, powered largely by technology giants, may be entering a new phase as investors increasingly…
European Markets Set for Higher Open as Greenland Tensions and Iran Developments Shape Investor Sentiment
European markets are expected to open broadly higher on Thursday as investors weigh escalating geopolitical developments alongside corporate earnings and…
Pension Broad Index Tops NGX with 59.72% Return in 2025
The NGX Pension Broad Index emerged as the best-performing benchmark on the Nigerian Exchange in 2025, delivering a return of…
NGX Opens Week Stronger as Market Gains ₦745bn on Renewed Investor Confidence
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) started the new trading week on a positive footing on Monday, adding ₦745bn to its…
European defense stocks extend rally amid geopolitical tensions; Leonardo jumps 4%
European defense stocks extended their rally on Thursday as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and fresh signals from U.S.…
Naira Likely to Stay Under Pressure in 2026, Says Economist Yemi Kale
Economist Yemi Kale has warned that the Nigerian naira is likely to remain under pressure against the US dollar throughout…
European Markets Set for Mixed Open as Trump’s Greenland Threat Rattles Investors
European stock markets are expected to open mixed on Wednesday, as growing geopolitical concerns surrounding Greenland weigh on investor sentiment…
European Stocks Poised to Rise as Global Market Sentiment Improves
European stocks are set to open broadly higher on Tuesday, reflecting improving global market sentiment as investors respond to recent…
Just in: NGX Market Capitalisation hits ₦100trn
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded a major milestone on Monday as its market capitalisation crossed the ₦100 trillion mark…
European Stocks Rise as Maduro’s Capture Sends Global Markets Reacting
European stocks opened higher on Monday as investors responded to the dramatic U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
Market Flexibility and FX Stability Power Nigeria’s Capital Market Rally in 2025
Nigeria’s capital market entered a defining chapter in 2025, posting one of its most impressive performances in recent history as…
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall Ahead of Key Debt Auctions as Investors Eye Inflation Outlook
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a series of key government…
Asia-Pacific Markets Rise as China Holds Lending Rates, Boosting Investor Confidence
Asia-Pacific markets closed higher on Monday as investors reacted calmly to China’s decision to keep its key lending rates unchanged,…
Japan Stocks Surge as Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to 30-Year High
Japan’s financial markets reacted sharply on Thursday after the Bank of Japan raised its benchmark policy rate to its highest…
European Markets Open Flat Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
European markets opened slightly above the flatline on Thursday, with investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of a packed day…
Dollar Slides After Delayed U.S. Jobs Data Signals Fed Caution
The U.S. dollar weakened against major global peers on Tuesday after delayed economic data revealed stronger-than-expected job growth, a development…
European Markets Rise as UK Inflation Cools, Sterling Slips Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
European stock markets opened broadly higher on Wednesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a busy week of central bank…
European markets open lower as investors await key central bank decisions
European stock markets are set to open lower on Tuesday, giving back early-week gains as investors brace for a packed…
NGX Gains ₦3bn as Cautious Trading Reflects Investor Selectivity
The Nigerian equities market closed the first weekday of trading on a modest positive note, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
European Markets Struggle to Gain Momentum as Fed Rate Cut Fails to Lift Global Sentiment
European markets are poised for a muted open on Thursday as investors sift through the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest interest…
Nigerian Bond Yields Surge as DMO Increases Rates in December Issuances
Nigeria’s bond market saw a sharp rise in yields on Monday, with longer-term government securities leading the surge. Investors are…
European Markets Dip as Investors Brace for Key U.S. Fed Rate Decision
European stocks were on track for a lower open on Wednesday as global investors shifted into cautious mode ahead of…
UACN Stock Rise Hits 22.7% in December’s First Week, Eyes N100 Milestone
Shares of UAC of Nigeria Plc (UACN) soared by 22.69% in the first trading week of December 2025, propelling its…
Asia-Pacific Markets Slide Ahead of Federal Reserve Rate Decision
Asia-Pacific markets saw a mostly negative session on Tuesday as investors reacted to Wall Street losses and awaited the U.S.…
Ellah Lakes Public Offer Extended to 19 December 2025 Amid Rising Investor Demand
Ellah Lakes Plc has officially extended its public offer for 18.8 billion shares at N12.50 each to 19 December 2025,…