The “Peace Rally” and Regulatory Thaw

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Analyst Note: A geopolitical thaw has sparked a “Peace Rally,” driving BTC above $70k as institutional flows and improving regulatory clarity signal a shift from defensive positioning to early-stage accumulation.

Nigeria’s Fixed Income and Equity Markets Weather Global Volatility

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Nigeria’s foreign reserves declined further from the end of March 2026 to April 1, 2026, easing from $49.48 billion to $49.18 billion, with a gross amount of approximately $300.34 million (-0.61%). Blocked funds mirrored the easing from $751.41 million to $743.14 million (-1.11%), and a blocked reserve ratio of 1.51%, displaying heightened external shocks and FX liquidity pressure.