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Yields Stay Subdued: Kenya Treasury Bill Rates Hold Below 10 Percent
Yields on Kenya’s short-term government debt instruments remained below the 10 percent threshold across all tenors at the latest auction, signalling lower borrowing costs for the government and shifting investment returns for domestic savers.
A Capital Inflow Signal: J.P. Morgan Adds Nigeria to Emerging Market Bond Index
Global investment bank J.P. Morgan has assigned Nigeria a 7.4% weight in its new emerging-market bond index, opens the door to foreign portfolio capital inflows and boosting confidence in regional debt markets.
Money Is Moving: Nigeria's FX Derivatives Surge 500% as Weekly Turnover Hits $3.39B
A massive surge in hedging instruments and a 40 per cent jump in weekly trading volume signal that liquidity is returning to West Africa's largest foreign exchange market.
Foreign Investors Pull Money Out of Nairobi Stock Market
A dramatic dip in stock market values can look like a corporate crisis, but the real story on the trading floor is a mechanical capital flight driven by foreign interest rates and currency risks.
A $20 Billion Market Test: The Dangote Refinery IPO Reshapes African Capital
A public listing of West Africa's largest industrial asset offers a landmark test for local stock exchanges, pension funds and international investors.
Infrastructure Funds Mobilise Private Capital for Mega-Projects
Governments facing high debt levels and tight budgets are increasingly turning to private capital to finance essential public assets. Here is how infrastructure funds aggregate capital, manage risk, and use capital markets to build major projects.
Heavy Investor Demand: Treasury Bills Draw $428.7 Million in Bids
Investor appetite for short-term government debt surged during the latest Central Bank auction, signaling strong domestic market liquidity and ongoing caution among institutional lenders.
Tech Deals: Nigeria’s $364m VC Influx Reveals Shifting Investment Trends
Headline numbers suggest a sudden venture capital recovery, but the workings behind recent funding show a market dominated by debt financing, mega-deals, and cautious investors.
Market Watchdog Flags Unauthorised Investment Schemes: Kenya's Regulatory Shield Protects Investors
Kenya's capital markets watchdog has issued a fresh alert over unauthorised investment entities, highlighting the regulatory machinery used to spot illegal financial operations and protect public savings.
September AGMs Reveal African Business Health Concerns
As corporate boards convene for annual shareholder meetings this September, executive decisions on dividends, capital spending and debt strategy will offer key signals on the underlying health of major African markets.
A Dollar Squeeze in West Africa: Nigeria's Currency Volatility Rattles Regional Markets
Nigeria's naira slipped by N11 against the US dollar even as interbank trading activity spiked 70 per cent, highlighting the persistent dollar demand squeezing major African economies.
Liquidity Under Strain: Sector-Wide Sell-offs Trigger NGX Circuit Breakers
When heavy selling hits an exchange, order books clear out and use forces automated liquidations. Here is how structural safety valves handle sudden liquidity shocks.
Reading the Bourse: Nairobi Securities Exchange Tracks Daily Market Statistics
The local bourse continues to provide transparent data on trading volumes, index movements, and market capitalisation, giving retail and institutional investors a clearer picture of equity performance.
A Clearer Scoreboard: New Market Data Disclosures Give Local Investors a Boost
Granular disclosures on contract expiries, open interest and settlement pricing give active traders and retail investors a sharper view of market activity on the local exchange.
Currency Stability: A Stronger Shilling Eases Pressure on Your Wallet
As the local currency shows positive movement against foreign currencies ahead of the new trading week, market stability offers crucial relief for importers, businesses, and everyday consumer prices.