Africa finance
African markets set for cautious Tuesday open amid rates, currencies and commodities
African equity markets are expected to open Tuesday with a cautious and selective tone, as investors balance domestic monetary signals,...
Read moreDetailsAfrican markets open mixed as investors track currency pressures and commodity moves
Major African markets opened Thursday in a mixed pattern, with trading shaped by divergent currency trends, shifting commodity prices and...
Read moreDetailsAfrican markets open cautiously as investors weigh global and local signals
Major African stock markets opened Monday with a tone of caution, mirroring global hesitancy amid concerns over U.S. monetary policy,...
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US backs $10 billion Ethiopian airport in bid to deepen Horn of Africa ties
The United States has moved to strengthen its strategic and economic footprint in the Horn of Africa, with plans to...
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London Stock Exchange steps up bid to attract African listings
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has launched a renewed campaign to draw African companies to list in the UK capital,...
Read moreDetailsKenya converts $3.5 billion in Chinese loans into yuan to ease debt burden
Kenya has moved to convert roughly $3.5 billion of its dollar-denominated loans from China into Chinese yuan, a shift aimed...
Read moreDetailsNigeria’s central bank raises rates to stabilise naira amid inflation surge
Nigeria’s central bank has announced an unexpected interest rate hike this morning, moving aggressively to contain inflationary pressures and stabilise...
Read moreDetailsUganda commits to sharp spending cut amid fiscal stress
Uganda has announced a significant reduction in public spending and domestic borrowing for the 2026/27 financial year, as the government...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s finance sector eyes resilience amid global headwinds
Asian markets opened with mixed performance on Thursday, setting the tone ahead of the day’s trading in Europe and the...
Read moreDetailsAfrican markets poised for cautious openings amid global and domestic pressures
African markets are expected to open cautiously on Monday, with investors balancing local economic data, global commodity trends, and persistent...
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