August 7, 2026/InvestmentOne Report
The NGXASI advanced by 0.15% to close at 245,573.60pts, as the gains recorded in FIRSTHOLDCO (+3.18%), ZENITHBANK (+1.61%) and UBA (+3.22%) drove the local equities market into the green.
In the fixed income space, the Treasury Bills secondary market traded on a slightly negative note, driven by the sell sentiment observed at the mid and long ends of the benchmark curve. As a result, the Average T-Bills yield appreciated by 1bp to close at 17.98%. Similarly, the FGN Bond secondary market traded on a negative note as the Average FGN Bond yield appreciated by 4bps to close at 16.84%
At the NFEM window, the Naira depreciated by 0.06% to close at NGN1,365.69/USD. Crude oil price (Brent) fell by 0.68% to close at USD81.93pb.
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