Barton Heyman

October 30, 2017

World Update: European markets edge lower amid earnings; oil near 2-year peak; Spain’s IBEX up 1.5%

European stocks were slightly lower on Monday morning as investors monitored corporate earnings, while oil prices hovered near 2-year highs amid supply fears. Symbol Name Price […]
October 30, 2017

Africa Update: Kenya financial markets calm on first day of trading after polls

Kenya’s financial markets were calm on Friday when trading resumed after a two-day presidential re-run break in what traders said was investors waiting for the vote […]
October 30, 2017

Africa Update: Mixed results for Ghana’s historic energy bond sale

Managers of the country’s historic energy bond sale could not raise the entire amount for the offer, a summary of the tender results sighted by JoyBusiness […]
October 30, 2017

Nigeria Update: CBN rules out naira fall as external reserves hit $34bn

The nation’s external reserves have hit $34bn from $33.6bn attained on October 25, the Central Bank of Nigeria has stated. The reserves have been appreciating very […]