Tag: New Year

Five predictions for financial markets in 2014

Happy New Year! For the first time since 2008, we investors, economists and businesspeople say these words without irony. While last year was statistically disappointing, with global growth slowing slightly from 2012 and apparently belying the optimism expressed here last January, the verdict of financial markets and business sentiment has […]

2013 activities begin positive as index gains

The equities section of the Nigerian Stock Exchange began the New Year on a remarkable note, with indices appreciating further. The NSE All-Share Index appreciated by 1.50 per cent or 422.40 basis points to close on Wednesday, at 28,501.21 points, up from 28,078.81 points recorded the previous day, Similarly, the […]