Oil and Gold Markets on Edge: Jobs Data and Geopolitical Risks to Dominate Week Ahead
The upcoming week promises a whirlwind of activity for oil and gold traders, with crucial US job reports that include non-farm payrolls and unemployment data, as well as lingering geopolitical [...]
Gold Worth US$ 30.7 Billion Smuggled Out of Africa in 2022 Study
The United Arab Emirates has been the main destination for tens of billions of dollars worth of gold smuggled out of Africa each year for the last decade, a new study published [...]NSE Single Day Equity Turnover Clocks Record-Breaking KSh 8.8 billion
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) equities market recorded its highest single day total equity turnover on Thursday, clocking KSh 8.8 billion from KSh 669.4 million recorded the previous day. In [...]NSE Derivatives Market Hits Record Highs
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Derivatives Market turnover for the first 5 months of 2024 has surpassed the total turnover for the full year 2023. Derivatives are investment tools whose [...]Assessing the Value of Cryptocurrency for Utility Transactions
As cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin become more mainstream, you may be wondering if using them for routine transactions is a wise choice. With their extreme volatility and lack of regulation, cryptocurrencies [...]
Is Bitcoin the New Gold?
Bitcoin or Gold, which is the better investment over time? The comparison of the two asset classes has been a great debate. It is essential to ascertain each instrument's intended [...]
Lipton Teas and Infusions Withdraws Offer to Acquire Remaining Shares of Limuru Tea
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved a request by Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya Plc to withdraw its initial offer to acquire the remaining shares of Limuru Tea. Subsequently, [...]Trader's View: Risk Management, the Cornerstone of Successful Trading Investing
It is important to emphasize that trading entails a high level of risk, and leveraging positions can magnify both profits and losses.Traders View: Unlocking Factors Influencing the Kenya Shilling's Performance
This article delves into the factors influencing the Kenyan Shilling's performance and its recent trends.CMA Approves Registration of Arvocap Unit Trust Scheme
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the registration of Arvocap Unit Trust Scheme pursuant to the capital markets act and the collective investment schemes Regulations, 2001. The collective investment [...]Diaspora Remittances Dip Slightly Month on Month, Up 24% from April 2023
Money sent by Kenyans living and working abroad edged lower by 2.6%, to USD 397.3 million in April 2024 from USD 407.8 million remitted in March 2024. Monthly remittances have [...]Trader’s View: Trading US Stocks, Indices and Currencies During Turbulent Periods
Last week, the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep interest rates steady, which was highly anticipated and had significant potential to impact financial markets. Prior to the [...]
