The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to 7,757 on 21 October as tech led gains, while the US 10-year yield stayed above 5% and traders priced a likely Fed hold on …
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Hot US Inflation Revives Fed Hike Bets, Testing African Currencies
US inflation rose to 3.7% in September, lifting bets on another Federal Reserve rate hike and putting fresh pressure on African currencies such as the rand.
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Gold Prices Gain in Asia Amid Global Market Caution
Global financial markets opened the new year on a mixed but largely positive note, with investors across Asia turning to safe-haven assets such as gold and silver, while equities in …
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Stronger Rand, Lower Oil, but Higher Fuel Costs for Motorists
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminIn spite of setbacks recorded in 2025, both in local and global markets, motorists have ended the year only slightly worse off when it comes to fuel prices. The year …
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U.S. Dollar Falls as Weak Economic Data Strengthens Expectations
The United States dollar fell on Tuesday as new economic data — much of it delayed by the recent government shutdown — supported expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut …
- Central BankingEconomyGlobal MarketsGovernanceMonetary PolicyNigeria
IMF Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Projects 3.9% Growth in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms led by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of its Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso. The global …
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Nigerian-Founded Moniepoint Named Among UK’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC
Nigerian-founded Moniepoint Inc. has been recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading fintech companies by global broadcaster CNBC, further cementing its status as one of Africa’s most successful digital …
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Asian Stocks Waver as US Fed Cuts Rates Amid Jobs Concerns
Equities across Asia traded mixed on Thursday after the United States Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since December, leaving investors uncertain about how many more cuts …
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China Imposes Temporary Duties on EU Pork Imports Over Dumping Claims
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will impose temporary import duties on pork and pig by-products from the European Union (EU), citing evidence of dumping. The announcement, made …
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Libya gold prices rise sharply as global market pushes demand
Gold prices in Libya have recorded new increases, with a slight rise in scrap and cast gold, but a significant and unprecedented jump in the prices of new and used …