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On Thursday, the Nigerian Exchange’s All-Share Index fell by 0.05% to 104,858.77 points, marking a five-day decline influenced by sell-offs in major banks. Market capitalization decreased by 0.05%, with weak …
Nigeria’s NGX ASI Experiences 0.1% Decline Amid Continued Market Lull Read More
The Monetary Policy Committee has maintained the interest rate at 7.5%, citing global trade uncertainties and domestic issues. Governor Kganyago noted various scenarios impacting the economy, including potential challenges with …
South Africa’s Interest Rates Held Steady Amid Global Trade Concerns Read More
South Africa’s decision to keep the interest rate at 7.50% is viewed as a missed opportunity for economic relief. Samuel Seeff of Seeff Property Group argues for a potential cut, …
Concerns Arise as South Africa Maintains Interest Rate Despite Economic Climate Read More
Standard Bank projects Ghana’s GDP growth to reach 5.4% in 2025, with a significant contribution from the mining sector, particularly gold. Challenges persist in non-mineral sectors like manufacturing and agriculture. …
Standard Bank Anticipates Ghana’s GDP Growth Reaching 5.4% by 2025 Read More
Copper prices in London declined due to a stronger dollar, despite reports of China planning to expand strategic reserves of metals. Prices for various metals fell, reflecting the impact of …
Copper Prices Decline as Strong Dollar Outweighs China’s Stockpiling Plans Read More
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister of Finance, met with banking leaders to discuss economic stability and growth strategies on March 20, 2025. Key topics included fiscal discipline, expenditure cuts, and …
Finance Minister Engages Banking Leaders to Foster Economic Stability and Growth Read More
On Friday, copper prices declined due to a stronger U.S. dollar overshadowing China’s intentions to expand reserves of key metals. Reports indicated inquiries made by China’s National Food and Strategic …
Copper Prices Decline as Stronger Dollar Overshadows China’s Reserve Plans Read More
Copper prices in London rose by 0.3% to $9,970 per metric ton, supported by reports of China expanding its strategic reserves of key industrial metals. The U.S. dollar’s strength influenced …
Copper Prices Strengthen Following Reports of China’s Stockpiling Initiatives Read More
Argentina’s unemployment rate fell to 6.4% in Q4 2024, down by 0.5 points from Q3 yet 0.7 points above the 2023 rate. Despite a 4.4% economic recovery in late 2024, …
Argentina’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 6.4% Amid Economic Challenges Read More
Nigeria’s one-year T-bill demand is sharply declining, despite yield increases by the CBN to 24.90%. The recent auction saw demand fall to N861 billion, the lowest this year, attributed to …
Declining Demand for Nigerian T-Bills Amid Rising Yields and Liquidity Crisis Read More