The United States dollar weakened on Wednesday, losing ground against major global currencies as financial markets priced in a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The decline comes …
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Rabiu Projects Naira to Strengthen to ₦1,300–₦1,400 per Dollar by Year-End
The Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has expressed optimism that the naira will appreciate further in the coming months, predicting that the exchange rate could strengthen to between …
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Naira Dips Slightly as Weekly Forex Inflows Slow
The Nigerian naira lost a little ground in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, slipping from N1,535.03 to N1,536.42 per dollar. The minor drop, according to market analysts, was …
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The Government of Malawi says it will maintain a fixed exchange rate in the short term despite pressure to adopt a unified market rate. Authorities believe keeping the rate stable …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Higher Business Confidence and Retail Sales Growth
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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RBZ Targets 2030 for Full Switch to Local Currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it is confident the country will be ready to fully move from its current multicurrency system to using only the local currency by …
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Naira Shines in Security but Needs Respect, CBN Advises Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told Nigerians to treat the naira with more respect, saying it is one of the strongest currencies in the world when judged by …
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South African Rand Eases After Two-Day Rally as Dollar Weakness Fades
The South African rand eased slightly in early trading on Thursday, pausing after two straight sessions of gains driven by a softer U.S. dollar. At 06:41 GMT, the rand was …
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Dollar Weakens as Markets Expect U.S. Fed to Cut Rates in September
The United States dollar fell on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, as new economic data pushed more investors to believe that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September. …
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South African Rand Holds Steady Ahead of Mining and Unemployment Data Release
The South African rand remained stable in early trading on Tuesday as investors awaited key domestic economic data. At 6:18 a.m. GMT, the rand was trading at 17.74 to the …