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Alternative Asset Update
Profit isn`t profit until you lock it in. 💰
In crypto, profit-taking helps turn unrealized gains into realized returns while protecting against sudden reversals. The goal isn`t to sell at the perfect top it`s to have a clear exit plan.
Do you take profits early or let your winners run? Tap link in bio to read more.
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Marina Times Opinion
What would J.P. Morgan`s Government Bond Index mean for Nigeria?
The J.P. Morgan Government Bond Index (GBI) is one of the major benchmarks followed by global fixed-income investors. It tracks the performance of government bond markets and considers factors such as bond prices, coupon income, currency movements, yields and duration.
For Nigeria, the conversation around GBI eligibility goes beyond simply being added to an index.
It puts the spotlight on FX market transparency, foreign investor access, ease of capital repatriation, bond-market depth, liquidity and market accessibility.
For Nigeria, meeting the standards could be as important as the inclusion itself.
Do you think Nigeria is ready to meet the requirements for greater participation in global bond benchmarks? Tap link in bio to read more.
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Alternative Asset
Everyone is watching the Bitcoin price. But what if the bigger crypto story is happening underneath it?
The market may look relatively quiet, but the infrastructure around digital assets is anything but.
Institutional money is still flowing into crypto ETFs.
Payment giants are expanding into stablecoin infrastructure.
Tokenized real-world assets are gaining traction.
Regulators are becoming more involved.
And concentration risks are still worth watching.
So maybe the question isn`t simply:
“Where is Bitcoin going?”
Maybe it`s:
“What is crypto becoming?”
🟢 Financial infrastructure
🔴 Another speculative asset class
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Marina Times Money Hot Takes
We`re about to make car owners angry. 😂
Your car may be worth ₦20 million.
That doesn`t automatically make it an investment.
Fuel. Maintenance. Insurance. Depreciation. Repairs.
But here`s where it gets interesting: if that same car is actively helping you generate income, the conversation changes.
So let`s settle this:
🚗 ASSET
💸 EXPENSE
Which one is your car? And don`t just vote make sure to defend your answer. 👇
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Conscientious Musing
Could the global economy finally be entering the calm after the storm?
As Q3 2026 unfolds, inflation is showing signs of moderation, geopolitical tensions may be easing, and global markets are beginning to look for a return to stability.
For Nigeria, years of FX reforms, fiscal restructuring, subsidy removal and monetary tightening have created a new challenge: turning difficult reforms into tangible results.
A stable currency must support investment.
Investment must support production.
Production must create jobs.
And jobs must improve living standards.
That is how reforms become prosperity.
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Alternative Asset Update
Making money in crypto is one thing. Keeping it is another.
Risk management is what separates a calculated trade from a costly gamble.
From position sizing and stop-losses to leverage, risk-to-reward ratios and emotional control, every trade needs a plan.
The golden rule? Protect your capital before chasing profits.
What`s the biggest risk-management mistake traders make? Tap link in bio to read more.
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FGN Bond Auction – August 17, 2026
The August 2026 FGN Bond auction recorded a strong overall investor response, with total subscriptions of ₦1.73 trillion against an offer of ₦1.10 trillion, translating to a 1.57x bid-to-offer ratio.
However, demand was unevenly distributed across the three instruments, reflecting investors` preference for intermediate tenors over longer-duration exposure.
The 2035 bond attracted the highest relative demand, with bids of ₦513.61 billion against a ₦250 billion offer (2.05x subscription), but only ₦64.13 billion was allotted at a stop rate of 17.15% (-119bps), suggesting the DMO exercised pricing discipline and rejected a significant portion of bids. Similarly, the 2037 bond was the most aggressively subscribed on a relative basis at 3.92x, attracting ₦392.48 billion in bids against a ₦100 billion offer.
The DMO allotted ₦110.01 billion, exceeding the initial offer, at a stop rate of 17.19% (-116bps), indicating strong demand for the mid-curve segment.
In contrast, the heavily supplied 2038 bond, which accounted for 68.2% of the total offer size, recorded a more modest 1.10x subscription. Despite attracting the highest nominal demand of ₦821.32 billion, the paper cleared at a stop rate of 17.79% (-61bps), with ₦631.02 billion allotted.
This reflects the yield concession required to absorb the larger supply and investors` continued demand for attractive compensation for longer-duration risk.
Overall, the auction outcome suggests that while liquidity remains robust and investor appetite for FGN securities is strong, demand is increasingly selective. The stronger bid-cover ratios and lower stop rates on the 2035 and 2037 bonds relative to the 2038 paper indicate a preference for the short-to-mid segment of the curve.
The higher clearing rate on the 2038 bond also reinforces the market`s cautious stance toward long-duration exposure amid evolving inflation, liquidity, and monetary policy expectations. In the near term, the result is likely to keep yields repriced lower across the curve.
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Macro Playbook for the week
Another big week for global markets.
China`s weaker July data is already raising concerns about domestic demand, while investors will be watching inflation and growth signals across the UK, Euro Area, US, Japan, Australia, Canada and South Africa.
Key events include:
🇨🇳 China LPR decision
🇬🇧 UK CPI & Retail Sales
🇪🇺 Euro Area inflation
🇺🇸 US housing data & PMIs
🇯🇵 Japan inflation
🇦🇺 Australia unemployment
🇨🇦 Canada inflation & retail sales
The big question: Are global economies losing momentum, or is this simply a temporary slowdown?
Which market are you watching most closely this week?
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Nigeria`s July 2026 Inflation report
Headline Inflation: 15.43% YoY (vs. 24.94%) ⬇️951bps
📉 Month-on-Month (MoM): 15.43% (vs. 15.91%) ⬇️ 48bps
🥗 Food Inflation: 20.31% YoY (vs. 26.20%) ⬇️463bps
⚠️ MoM: 20.31% (vs. 17.52% in June) ⬆️ 279bps
Key drivers included higher prices of Rice, Tomatoes, Onions, Pepper, Garri, Beef, Eggs, and other Staples.
🏦 Core Inflation: 14.97% YoY (vs. 23.95%) ⬇️898bps
📉 MoM: 14.97% (vs. 15.92%) ⬇️ 95bps
Key Insight
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) July 2026 report indicates that Nigeria`s disinflation story remains on track, supported by firm monetary conditions, improved FX stability, and favourable base effects.
However, the sharp acceleration in food inflation on a monthly basis signals persistent supply-side pressures that could slow the pace of further inflation moderation. While underlying demand-driven inflation continues to ease, food prices remain the primary inflation risk to monitor in the coming months.
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Money Monday
Your money had a busy week… and nobody bothered to tell you.
While you were busy living your life, Nigeria`s financial markets were moving.
₦4.93 trillion in OMO bids
Naira closed around ₦1,357.61/$
Nigeria is moving toward T+1 settlement
Three different developments. Three different implications for investors and the economy.
But here`s the question:
Which one should you be paying the closest attention to?
🏦 OMO
💵 Naira
📈 T+1
Pick ONE in the comments. No fence-sitting 👇
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Weekly Market Review
Nigeria`s fixed-income market may be approaching a turning point.
Strong NTB and OMO demand is signalling deep liquidity and growing investor appetite, while yields could gradually begin to compress.
Meanwhile, the Naira strengthened, reserves rose to $52.26bn, and the NGX closed lower as profit-taking weighed on equities.
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