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29-11-2024

TRUMP’S ELECTION AND ECONOMIC UPDATES

In this article, we have a range of updates from Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential election and its impact on global markets, to Nigeria’s evolving budgetary concerns, fluctuations in oil prices, and the latest financial market developments. Trump’s Election: Making America Great Again? On November 6th, Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. […]

Emmanuel Ukaonu
31-10-2024

ECONOMIC TRENDS: STIMULUS PACKAGES AND GEOPOLITICAL JITTERS

Economic trends impacting both local and global markets, like China’s Stimulus Package and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that affect crude oil prices, Nigeria’s fiscal policies, and financial market sentiments, are areas discussed in this article. China’s Stimulus Intervention China’s economy isn’t growing as fast as the government wants it to, so they have […]

Emmanuel Ukaonu
30-09-2024

SOFT LANDING AMIDST INTEREST RATE CUTS!

In this article, we explore economic changes, including inflation rates, interest rates, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). We will also examine developments at Dangote refinery, the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions, the prospect of a soft landing amidst rate cuts. US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rate After Four Years At the last FOMC meeting, […]

Emmanuel Ukaonu
30-08-2024

THE BOND MARKET

The financial markets are offering a spectacle that even the most seasoned investors will find intriguing. In this article, we turn our focus to the fascinating world of financial markets, with a particular focus on the bond market. Whether you’re sipping a single malt or enjoying a freshly brewed espresso, settle in as we dissect […]

Emmanuel Ukaonu
31-07-2024

Opulence 365

This month we explore the strategic manoeuvres shaping our world—from the gripping action of the 2024 Olympics to significant economic shifts. Introducing our theme for July 2024 newsletter: ‘Opulence 365’ — a concept that underscores strategies designed to drive success throughout the entire year. In Nigeria, changes such as adjustments in Withholding Tax, the Bank […]

Emmanuel Ukaonu
28-06-2024

MID-YEAR ECONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS

June was an interesting end to the first half of 2024 across the local and global fronts. From executive orders to price swings that made wallets wobble, there were notable economic changes across the US, Nigeria, and rest of the world. Access to power supply, rising inflation, bank recapitalization, economic growth, and tech trends, are […]

Anu Alade-Williams