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News Highlights
Global markets retreated as the geopolitical tensions’ shockwave stoked sell pressure across major exchanges. Escalating US-Iran ceasefire tensions dominated global markets, First National Bank (FNB) said in a morning brief.
Ripple’s XRP price dips to $1.36, underperforming a slightly softer broader market amid macro headwinds pressuring the entire crypto sector.
Equity investors gained N5.5 trillion in the Nigerian stock market over 5 days, supported by strong buying momentum amid the first-quarter (Q1) 2026 earnings release.
The average yield on Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) bonds ticked up slightly week on week amid soft selloffs in the secondary market.
Investors’ whetted appetites dragged the average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills down by 15 basis points, according to a market update released by Afrinvest Securities Limited.
Gold steadied around $4,650 per ounce on Tuesday after falling for two straight sessions, as investors focused on President Donald Trump’s threat to target Iranian civilian infrastructure unless his demands are met.
XRP Price Drops to $1.32 as Altcoin Momentum Eases Ripple (XRP) price dropped by 3%…
Ethereum (ETHUSD) climbed above $2k, reflecting an improved sentiment as BlackRock launches a yield-paying ETH staking Exchange-traded fund.
The British pound (GBPUSD) fell to 1.33 against the US dollar, the lowest since December 2025, as the UK economy