The South African rand lost a bit of ground in early trading on Thursday, May 8, as traders waited for the country’s latest manufacturing output figures. According to market data, …
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South African Markets Watch: Key Events Shaping Trading on May 8
The South African financial market is facing several important developments that may affect investor decisions and overall market direction on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Economic data from home and abroad, …
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Naira Falls Again Despite CBN Intervention, Faces More Pressure from Global Events
The Nigerian naira has continued to weaken against the US dollar, as it recorded another round of depreciation in March 2025, both at the official market and in the parallel …
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IMF Gives Egypt $1.2 Billion to Support Ongoing Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $1.2 billion to Egypt as part of the country’s ongoing economic reform plan. This marks the fourth payment under the Extended Fund Facility …
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Naira Strengthens as Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit Three-Year High
Nigeria’s naira recorded its biggest gain in two weeks, appreciating by 0.6% to 1,530 per dollar as of 11:15 a.m. in Lagos on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg-tracked BMAT spot trading. …
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Nigeria’s net FX reserves rose to $23b in December, says CBN
Nigeria’s net foreign exchange reserves (NFER) have risen to $23.11 billion at the end of 2024, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This figure is $15.6 billion lower …