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[…]
Recent inflation report published by the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that in April 2023, the headline inflation rate rose to 22.22% relative to March 2023 headline inflation rate which was 22.04%. Looking at the movement, the April 2023 inflation rate showed an increase of 0.18% points when compared to March 2023 headline inflation rate. Similarly,[…]