Mid-Week Market Review: February 2025, Edition 2

Commodities Oil prices experienced a near 2 percentage points increase on Monday, rebounding after three consecutive weeks of declines. Despite this rise, investor concerns persist. Brent crude futures settled at $76.05 per barrel, reflecting a $1.36 rise. WTI crude similarly advanced, gaining $1.41 to reach $72.47 per barrel. Market analysis suggests a growing recognition that […]

Weekly Market Review: February 2025, Edition 2

Prologue The posture exhibited at the auction last Wednesday indicates a broader trend in the Nigerian fixed-income market, where demand for government securities continues to outpace supply, particularly amid the uncertainty of inflationary developments and revaluation of the Naira. For many investors, the NTB market remains one of the few viable options for relatively low-risk, […]