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Trading activities in the Nigerian government bond secondary market ended on a bullish note amidst a surprising hike in the benchmark interest rate
The naira experienced strong negative price fluctuation in the foreign exchange (FX) market due to surging demand for import payments. The FX market was unable to meet the willing buyers US dollar demand due to a shortage in the official window.
Benchmark yield on Nigerian government bonds in the secondary market rose to 18.70% after Debt Management Office (DMO) auction
The mood on Nigerian Treasury bills continues to swing after investors spotted that the central bank has continued to slash rates at its main auctions.
Interbank Rates Rise as Banks Borrow to Close Funding Gap The short-term interest rates climbed further in the money market…
Nigerian Treasury Bill Selloffs Provoke 10bps Yield Surge It was seller market during the midweek in the secondary market as…
Interbank rates crossed the 31% benchmark as the liquidity level in the financial system remains in negative territory. Due to a weak funding profile in the financial system, money market rates have remained elevated.
In contrast to expectations, Nigeria’s fixed income market strengthened amidst concerns over the direction of the yield on local assets, analysts said.
The average on Nigerian Treasury bills increased in the secondary market as investors continued to dump the short term borrowing instruments. Investors’ moods swung due to sustained spot rates decline at the primary market.
Nigerian Treasury Bill Yield Bends Rates Slump at Main Auction The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bill declined in the…