The average yield on Nigeria’s Eurobond rose as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) liquidated positions amidst U.S. interest rate cuts. The risk-off reactions followed sustained monetary easing in the U.S. amidst expectations that a rate cut would cause a flight to safety in 2025.

Liquidity Deficit in Banking System Keeps Interbank Rates Elevated The liquidity deficit in the banking…

Aradel Holdings Plc, and some banking names are driving positive momentum on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) trading platform during early trading hours on Thursday. Investors are hunting for oil stock and Aradel Holdings has become an attractive counter amidst sustained bullish trend in the local bourse.

The global commodities market saw a decline in oil prices as the US dollar rose above its two-year high following the Fed’s rate cut.  Brent declined around $72 per barrel while US WTI plunged below $69 per barrel as dollar gain overshadowed 25 basis points Fed funds rates cut.

Money Market Rates Ease, Liquidity Deficit Expands Money market rates eased despite tight liquidity in…

Equities investors saw about N259 billion gain in the equities market as oil stocks attracted attention.