Exchange rate is back to N470/$1 as external reserve continues its decline

The Naira depreciated against the dollar to close at N470/$1 on Tuesday. Nigeria’s exchange rate at the NAFEX window appreciated against the dollar to close at N385.75/$1 during intraday trading on Tuesday, September 29. In contrast, the naira depreciated against the dollar, closing at N470/$1 at the parallel market on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, as […]

Naira maintains stability at forex markets as dollar supply rise by 57%

Forex liquidity improves by 57% as Nigeria’s exchange rate at the NAFEX window remained stable to close at N386/$1 during intraday trading on Monday, September 28. Also, the naira remained stable for the third consecutive day, closing at N467/$1 at the parallel market on Monday, September 28, 2020. Parallel market: At the black market where forex is

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Oil prices down, COVID-19 weighs hard on traders

Oil traders are concerned about the blurred demand outlook in the short term. Oil prices dragged lower at Monday’s trading session in Asia. Traders are deeply worried over rising COVID-19 cases upsetting hopes for a smooth recovery in energy demand, with both main oil benchmarks on track for their first monthly declines in multiple months

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Exchange rate remains stable at forex markets, interest rate cut could further weaken naira

The Naira remained stable against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window on Friday. Nigeria’s exchange rate at the NAFEX window remained stable to close at N386/$1 during intraday trading on Friday, September 25. Also, the naira remained stable for second consecutive day, closing at N467/$1 at the parallel market on Friday, September 25, 2020, as

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U.S dollar is king, hits two months high

Amid rising COVID-19 caseloads and other militating factors, the greenback recently surged high. The U.S dollar surges past fresh two-month highs at the last trading day of the week. In addition to the impressive run, the safe-haven currency is set to finish this month with its biggest weekly increase since March as traders flock to

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Oil prices propel above $40/barrel but bulls prospect remains weak

Brent crude (LCOc1) was up 0.41% to trade at $42.11 a barrel by 0706am GMT. Crude oil prices rallied higher on Friday at the opening of London’s trading session. The black liquid is on track for a weekly decline because of rising concerns about the global resurgence of COVID-19 infections and its effects on fuel

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Naira stabilizes across forex markets, as BDCs get another round of dollar allocation

The Naira remained stable against the dollar to close at N467/$1 on Thursday. Forex turnover improved by 43% as Nigeria’s exchange rate at the NAFEX window stabilized to close at N386/$1 during intraday trading on Thursday, September 24. Also, the naira remained stable, closing at N467/$1 at the parallel market on Thursday, September 24, 2020,

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Crude oil prices fall on fears of global energy demand

In Thursday’s trading session, Crude oil prices fell. Crude oil prices dropped at Thursday’s trading session. This slide is attributed to recent poor E.U. economic data, and a lower-than-expected U.S. gasoline demand. Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 in emerged economies also weakened investors’ enthusiasm. What we know: Brent oil futures fell 0.57% to

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Exchange rate falls across forex markets despite improved dollar supply

The Naira depreciated against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window on Wednesday. Forex turnover improved by 135% as Nigeria’s exchange rate at the NAFEX window depreciated after yesterday’s trading day gain to close at N386/$1 during intraday trading on Wednesday, September 23. Also, the naira depreciated closing at N467/$1 at the parallel market on Wednesday, September 23,

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Gold prices bow to rising dollar, trades below $1,900/ounce

Gold futures was down 0.89% to trade at $1,890.60 an ounce on Wednesday’s trading session. Gold prices remained under intense pressure at the Wednesday trading session, as it went below $1,900/ounce. The slide is attributed to the rise of the U.S dollar, firing up on all cylinders on the macro that fresh COVID-19 lockdowns will

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