Global markets turned cautious this week as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted oil supply routes and triggered a sharp surge in crude prices. The resulting energy shock reignited inflation concerns and pushed global bond yields higher, prompting investors to...
Kenya’s fixed income market is entering the March bond auction against a backdrop of strong liquidity, easing repayment pressure, and a shifting yield environment. The Government of Kenya is reopening FXD1/2019/020 and FXD1/2021/025, targeting KES 60Bn to support the FY2025/26 budget....
Global markets retreated during the week as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran pushed Brent crude prices above $80 per barrel, intensifying concerns around energy-driven inflation and delaying expectations of interest rate cuts. The risk-off sentiment...
Global markets in February continued to adjust to evolving interest rate expectations, sector rotation, and geopolitical developments. While U.S. equities showed mixed performance as investors rotated away from mega-cap technology stocks, European markets advanced on stronger corporate...
Weekly Rock Pulse | Market Update Week Ending 27 February 2026 Global Markets Global equities closed lower during the week as stronger U.S. inflation data reduced expectations of near-term rate cuts, while geopolitical tensions supported oil prices and increased investor caution....
Equities Rally as Foreign Investors Return Market Summary The Nairobi Securities Exchange began the week on a bullish note, with the Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) advancing 0.5% to close at 210.87. Gains were supported by improved liquidity, increased investor participation and a...
Global Markets Rebound Amid Policy Clarity Global equity markets staged a strong recovery this week, rebounding from prior volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and AI disruption concerns. U.S. Markets: Nasdaq Composite: +1.5% S&P 500: +1.0% Dow Jones: +0.3%Gains were...