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Bitcoin Soars Past $100K as U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Optimism Takes Hold
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On Thursday, Bitcoin exceeded the $100,000 threshold for the first time since February, buoyed by encouraging developments in trade ties between the U.S. and major allies. The rally came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom, designed to reduce American duties on British goods including steel, aluminum, and…
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Moroccan Regulator Sounds Alarm on Fragile Markets, Calls for Wider Investor Engagement
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The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has released a warning about the inherent weaknesses in the structure of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, highlighting its heavy dependence on institutional investors as well as insufficient involvement from retail investors and small to medium-sized businesses. The AMMC’s recently published 2024 annual report, entitled “Capital Markets in Figures,”…
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Casablanca Stock Exchange Ends Session in Red
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The Casablanca Stock Exchange ended lower on Thursday as its main indicator, the MASI, decreased by 0.09%, closing at 17,595.84 points. The MASI 20, comprising the 20 most traded shares, declined by 0.04% to reach 1,434.7 points. In contrast, the MASI ESG, an indicator for firms with superior ESG scores as evaluated by Moody’s…
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Mark-Odigie’s $Money2_0: Empowering 2,500 Nigerians in a Game-Changing Financial Summit
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Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie, a prominent figure in financial education and the creator of REB360, plans to gather more than 2,500 Nigerians for the highly anticipated Game of Money 2.0 Conference on May 10, 2025. The event will occur by 8 am at the Kingsway International Christian Centre located in Maryland, Lagos. It aims to…
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Dollar Inches Up Against Dong – International Edition
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On Thursday morning, the U.S. dollar saw a slight increase against the Vietnamese dong but declined when compared to most significant currencies. Vietcombank sold its dollars at a rate of 0.07% higher, equating to VND26,150 per dollar. The State Bank of Vietnam reduced its reference rate by 0.01% to VND24,927. In the black market,…
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Market Cap Surges ₦1.05 Trillion in a Day: Eti and Peers Power the Rally (International Edition)
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Yesterday, the equity segment of the Nigerian Exchange Limited ( NGX ) maintained its upward trend with an increase of ₦1.05 trillion due to robust investor enthusiasm for Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Plc (which surged by 10 percent) along with another 41 major stocks. The All Share Index (ASI) increased by 1,662.60 points, marking a…
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Mark-Odigie’s $Money2.0: Empowering 2,500 Nigerians at the Ultimate Financial Summit
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Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie, a prominent figure in financial education and the creator of REB360, will gather more than 2,500 Nigerians for the highly anticipated Game of Money 2.0 Conference on May 10, 2025. The event will occur by 8 am at the Kingsway International Christian Centre in Maryland, Lagos, and it aims to provide…
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Global Market Meltdown
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Pakistan, May 10 – While war can boost certain industries, it often leads to the decline of others—stock exchanges being particularly susceptible. Following India’s missile tests and drone incursions, it became evident that the market would face significant turbulence. However, it is reassuring to observe that despite Thursday’s dramatic drop, the markets managed to…
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SEC Urges Enhanced Integration Among African Markets – International Edition (English)
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged collaboration amongst African financial markets with the aim of fostering greater interconnectedness across the continent and promoting the creation of innovative products. During his visit to the Autorité Marocaine du Marché des Capitaux (AMMC), also known as the Moroccan Capital Market Authority in Rabat on Monday,…
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Analysts Forecast Slump in Thai Bourse
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) may face stagnation this month due to slow advancements in US-China and Thailand-US trade discussions along with a weak domestic economy. However, analysts suggest that the anticipated boost from the launch of Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) funds could provide some support. A division of the state-controlled China Galaxy…