Money Monday- Global Volatility Meets Domestic Funding Pressures as Nigeria Enters a New Market Week
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Market Overview
Good evening and welcome to a new trading week where markets open against a backdrop of shifting global monetary policy expectations and renewed geopolitical tensions. Locally, Nigeria’s focus remains on fiscal financing, FX stability concerns, and ongoing efforts to strengthen digital and capital market infrastructure.
Investors should expect a data-sensitive week driven by debt issuance news, external reserve movements, and global energy and interest rate signals.
Nigerian News & Market Update
NCC unveils internet roadmap, targets 30% adoption:
Nigeria’s Nigerian Communications Commission has launched a national IPv6 roadmap to boost internet infrastructure and drive adoption to about 30% by 2030. - Punch
Nigeria’s External Reserves Reverse Earlier Gains:
Nigeria’s external reserves have started declining again after recent increases, raising concerns about sustained FX stability and inflows. - Channels
DMO Targets ₦700billion Domestic Debt FGN Bonds:
Nigeria plans to raise ₦700 billion through domestic bond issuance to fund its budget and manage rising public debt. - Leadership
Africa’s richest man eyes Ethiopia bourse in pan-African listing push:
Aliko Dangote is considering listing parts of his business on Ethiopia’s stock exchange to support cross-border capital market integration in Africa. - BusinessDay
Nigeria Sectoral Indices Performance
The table below shows that the Nigerian equities market showed a mixed start to the period, with broad indices like NGX 30 and NGX Banking posting sharp daily losses despite strong year-to-date gains. Banking and consumer goods sectors led daily declines, dragging short-term performance, while industrial goods and insurance showed relative resilience. Overall, year-to-date performance remains strongly positive across most sectors, especially Oil & Gas and Industrial Goods, indicating underlying bullish momentum despite short-term profit-taking.
Fixed Income (FGN Bonds)
FGN Bond Auction Result
Corporate Action
Global News & Market Update
Bank of England to keep rates on hold while it gauges impact of Iran war:
Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged as it assesses the economic impact of the Iran war and rising inflation risks. - Reuters
Shell to acquire Canada’s ARC in output-boosting $16.4 billion deal:
Shell plc has agreed to acquire ARC Resources in a $16.4 billion deal to significantly boost its oil and gas production. The acquisition will increase output and reserves while helping Shell offset ageing assets and strengthen long-term growth. - Reuters
Triton Uranium eyes 2026 US listing as nuclear fuel demand rises:
Triton Uranium plans a potential 2026 U.S. listing to capitalize on rising nuclear fuel demand and strengthen supply amid global energy needs. - Reuters
Iran suspends exports of steel slabs and sheets until end of May:
Iran has temporarily halted steel exports until end-May after war damage disrupted production and reduced output capacity. - Reuters
Carney announces creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund:
Mark Carney announced plans to create Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund to finance major national infrastructure projects with public and private investment. - CBCNews
Indices, Commodities & Currencies
The table below depicts that the Global markets are broadly mixed to negative, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and European markets showing slight declines. Energy commodities are strong, with oil (WTI & Brent) and natural gas rising, while metals like gold and silver are under pressure. Agricultural commodities are mostly positive, and currencies show mild movements with a slightly weaker dollar and stronger commodity-linked currencies.
Fixed Income (USA Bonds)
Conclusion
Looking ahead, market sentiment is likely to remain cautiously balanced as Nigeria’s domestic borrowing programme and FX reserve trajectory continue to shape fixed income and currency expectations. Globally, oil price dynamics, central bank policy decisions, and geopolitical risks particularly in energy-linked regions may sustain volatility across commodities and risk assets. Investors should stay positioned for selective opportunities in bonds and defensive equities while monitoring external shocks that could quickly shift capital flows and risk appetite.
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