Mid-Week Market Review: January 2025, Edition 1

Commodities Crude oil prices saw a notable increase today, following the release of production data from OPEC and Russia, both of which revealed declines in output for December. Another contributing factor to the rise was the U.S. employment report, which highlighted a low rate of layoffs and an increase in job openings, signaling a robust […]

Weekly Market Review: January 2025, Edition 1

Prologue While addressing the country on January 1, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s steadfast resolve to curb inflation, targeting a significant reduction from 34.60% to 15% by the close of 2025. The target underscores the administration’s focus on restoring economic stability and alleviating Nigeria’s rising cost of living—as inflation control remains critical […]