The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Thursday, with the All-Share Index declining 0.37% to settle at 242,227.31 points.  The local bourse shrank as sell pressure persisted for four days straight, in what some stockbrokers now call a price correction after a fast-and-furious rally.

Kenya’s private sector activity deteriorated in May 2026, according to Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report released by S&P Global on Thursday. 

Germany is set to be the main economic beneficiary among Europe’s large economies as the continent raises defence spending, Fitch Ratings says in a new report.

The Senate on Wednesday approved a new excise duty regime on sugar-sweetened beverages. The upper chamber also endorsed the creation of a dedicated funding stream to strengthen public health interventions across the country.

Ethereum (ETH) price is struggling to rebound after slipping 8% to $1,730 on Thursday amid bearish action driven by relentless institutional selling via spot ETFs and a cascade of leveraged long liquidations.

Cardano price (ADAUSD) plunged 13.51% to $0.188 over 24h, underperforming the broader market downturn, driven primarily by escalating ecosystem distress and negative sentiment.