August 3, 2026/InvestmentOne Report
The NGXASI advanced by 0.19% to close at 245,748.31pts, as the gains recorded in MTNN (+0.96%), FIRSTHOLDCO (+3.43%) and HBMNG (+1.21%) drove the local equities market into the positive.
In the fixed income space, the Treasury Bills secondary market traded on a positive note, driven by the buy sentiment observed across the benchmark curve. As a result, the Average T-Bills yield declined by 6bps to close at 18.00%. Similarly, the FGN Bond secondary market traded on a bullish note as the Average FGN Bond yield declined by 19bps to close at 16.89%
At the NFEM window, the Naira appreciated by 0.25% to close at NGN1,364.83/USD. Crude oil price (Brent) weakened by 4.82% to close at USD83.69pb.
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