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FX Market
The naira closed at N1,353.9741 per US dollar in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market on Friday, appreciating from the previous quote of N1,355.8855 as international payment pressures eased.
The naira depreciated strongly against the US dollar in the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) on Wednesday as pressure on the local currency deepened.
The official exchange rate weakened to near N1,351 as the Naira continued to face selloffs, driven by rising demand for international payments, settlements of offshore liabilities, and offshore repatriations.
A significant surge in US dollar demand at the Nigerian foreign exchange market (NFEM) led to a sharp decline in the naira’s value on Monday, according to daily FX data published by the Central Bank.
Naira bulls at the Brroastreet have maintained a positive outlook on the exchange rate amidst geopolitical dislocation that has pushed oil prices above $110 on Monday.
The European single currency, the euro, loses its steeze in the forex market as the Iran war continues to boost demand for the US dollar amid a drive toward safer assets.
The naira showed remarkable strength, appreciating by 0.99% to close at ₦1,344.42 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). This upward trend reflects a positive shift in currency sentiment within the regulated market, with foreign payments slowing relative to US dollar volume.
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