Market Pulse: Liquidity, Repricing and Risk Appetite Shape a Defining Week
During the week ending July 10, 2026, Nigeria’s financial markets showed optimism with easing fixed income yields and strong demand for government securities. The Naira strengthened, supported by stable foreign exchange reserves. The equities market rebounded, reflecting improved investor sentiment, while global economic conditions, particularly inflation and geopolitical risks, remained a concern.
Sovereign Supply, Surplus Liquidity Shape Q3 Market Mood
Despite reduced Friday trading due to the US holiday in observance of Independence Day, commodities closed week-on-week (WoW) at pre-war levels, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at $72.07/bbl. (+0.10%) and $68.73/bbl. (-0.73%) respectively, while gold at $4,088.99/oz (+0.04%)…