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Oil prices increased on Monday amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States has indicated its support for commercial shipping in the area, while Iran has warned that it will target any American intervention.

The South African rand weakened against major crosses in the foreign exchange market as investors sought positions in safer global currencies amid geopolitical pressures.

Hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East set the tone for global markets, with Wall Street’s S&P 500 ending the week up 0.29% and the NASDAQ up 0.89%, First National Bank said in a morning brief on Monday.

The Kenyan shilling (KES) gained strength against major crosses in the foreign exchange market last week, reflecting the absence of significant pressure on the local currency amidst growing diaspora remittances.

Cement company Lafarge Africa Plc’s post-earnings stock market valuation surged about 19% to N5.64 trillion, according to data obtained from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).