Gold prices have risen this week as investors watch carefully ahead of the much-anticipated U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. Spot gold increased by 0.5 percent to $3,368.49 per ounce, while U.S. …
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Top Real Estate Investment Hotspots in 2025 (Global & Local)
The global real estate landscape in 2025 is characterized by a complex interplay of economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving demographic patterns. For discerning investors, the critical question remains: where …
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IMF Lowers Growth Forecasts for African Countries Amid Economic Challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its growth forecast for several African countries, warning that the continent’s economic progress may slow down if certain challenges are not addressed quickly. …
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Heidelberg Materials Records Strong Q1 Profits, Credits Growth in Africa
Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s top cement producers, has started the 2025 financial year on a solid note, with better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter. The German company, which …
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Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO After Nearly 60 Years, Greg Abel to Take Over by End of 2025
Warren Buffett, the popular American billionaire investor, has announced that he will step down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company he has led for …
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OPEC cuts global oil demand growth forecasts over US tariffs
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has slightly reduced its earlier forecast for global oil demand in 2025. According to its Monthly Oil Market Report released on Monday, …
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As the week commences, several developments are poised to influence African markets. Financial markets exhibited mixed signals on Monday. U.S. stock futures experienced an uptick, while the dollar displayed volatility. …
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Global Gold Prices Hit Record High Amid Economic Uncertainty
In a striking turn of events, gold prices have soared to an all-time high globally, as investors seek refuge amid rising economic uncertainties, inflation fears, and fluctuating interest rates. The …
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Global recession looms amid broadest rate hikes in five decades, World Bank says
The global economy may face a recession next year caused by an aggressive wave of policy tightening that could yet prove inadequate to temper inflation, the World Bank said in …
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CBK Retains Base Lending Rate at 7.5% Per Cent as global Inflation
The Central Bank of Kenya(CBK) has retained the base lending rate at 7.5 per cent even as global inflation remains elevated. CBK raised the rate from 7 per cent in …