Global Markets: United States The S&P Global US Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 51.9 in February from 53.0 points in January, marking its lowest level in ten months and reflecting slower growth across both the manufacturing and services sectors, alongside softer new business activity. Similarly, the Manufacturing PMI […]
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Monthly Fixed Income Market Insight – February 2026
March 9, 2026/United Capital Report In February 2026, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) decided to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50bps to 26.50% at the first meeting of the year, citing consistent disinflationary trend and improving macroeconomic conditions. Meanwhile, the asymmetric corridor […]
Market Posts Positive Close as Trading Volumes Jump
Market Summary: Today, the Nigerian Exchange Market closed on a positive note due to share price appreciation in ARADEL (+3.05%) and ZENITHBANK (+0.05%) As a result, the benchmark Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index (NGX-ASI) rose by 0.12% to settle at 197,196.97 points Year to date returns rose to 26.72% Market capitalisation […]
