The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reported that the total transactions in Nigeria’s equity market decreased by 36% in April, amounting to N346.23 billion. This decline, from N538.54 billion in March, is indicative of cautious investor sentiment due to ongoing market volatility. The NGX All-Share Index notably plummeted by N3.57 trillion in April, largely influenced by policy announcements […]
Inflation refers to the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time. The consistency of the general price level can wreak havoc on personal finances and the broader economy. Nigeria’s economy, faced with soaring inflation rates, challenges the conventional wisdom of keeping money in a bank[…]
The Nigerian stock market is experiencing a downturn characterized by a shortage of positive news, volatile FX market, rising inflation rates, and anticipation of another rate hike at the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Investors are adopting a cautious approach amid expectations of further bearish trends following the fizzling out of first-quarter results momentum. The market[…]