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Nigeria: Economy to Contract By 3.4% in 2020-Govt

May 6, 2020--The Federal Government yesterday revised downward its earlier forecast of 2.9% growth for the nation's economy this year, saying rather, the economy will contract by 3.4%.

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Source: allafrica.com


Firmer close in Asia lifts JSE All-Share Index

May 6, 2020--On the currency market, the rand traded softer against the greenback as it slipped to a session low of R18.77/$.

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Source: FIN24


SA economy could shrink by up to 17% in 2020 despite stimulus, warns business alliance

May 6, 2020--South Africa's GDP could shrink by between 10% and 16.7% this year despite stimulus efforts due to a sharp plunge in economic activity, according to Business for South Africa.

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Source: FIN24


Nigeria: Portfolio Investment-Domectic Investors Outperforms Foreign Investors By 10 Percent in March

May 5, 2020--The total value of portfolio investment transactions executed by domestic investors on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE for the month of March 2020 has outperformed transactions executed by Foreign Investors by 10 percent.

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Source: allafrica.com


Zimbabwe: Outrage Over U.S. Dollar Priced COVID-19 Test Kits

May 5, 2020--While all businesses in the formal sector can now reopen under strict health conditions as Zimbabwe moves into level 2 lockdown, many were unable to do so yesterday with the rapid testing of staff being the biggest single problem as private suppliers were demanding US$25 a test kit, payable only in foreign currency.

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Source: allafrica.com


JSE retreats as global markets fret over economic growth

May 4, 2020--Deep losses were recorded across most European benchmarks except the FTSE 100 which managed to trade relatively flat on the day.

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Source: FIN24


South Africa-Government assesses coronavirus damage to economy

May 2, 2020--South Africa’' economy could contract by as much as 16.1% this year, depending on how long it takes to contain the coronavirus pandemic and for the economy to recover to the end of 2020

South Africa's National Treasury expects job losses, tax losses and a contracting economy due to the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown to halt its spread.

The finance minister will only present an adjustment budget, which accounts for the impact of the pandemic and economic relief measures, in June or July, according to Treasury and tax officials who briefed lawmakers on the potential impact of the virus on Thursday.

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JSE erases earlier gains as global economy exhibits more strain

April 30, 2020--The local bourse had managed to open firmer following a rally in Asian stocks in earlier trading.

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Source: FIN24


SA stocks are on track for a record month

April 30, 2020--Unprecedented demand for online services and entertainment during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, along with a scramble for haven investments, have helped set South African stocks on course for a record.

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Source: FIN24


NSE Market Indices Resume Week With 0.07 Per Cent Rise

April 28, 2020--Activities in the nation's bourse on Monday resumed for the week on a positive note with a marginal growth of 0.07 per cent due to mild increases in MTN Nigeria and some Tier one banks.

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Americas


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April 25, 2025 Financial Stability Report
April 25, 2025 Tidal ETF Trust files with the SEC-RPAR Risk Parity ETF and UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF

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Europe ETF News


April 24, 2025 ESMA assesses the risks posed by the use of leverage in the fund sector
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April 23, 2025 ETF and ETP listings on 23 April 2025: new on Xetra and Boerse Frankfurt
April 17, 2025 ETF and ETP listings on 17 April 2025: new on Xetra and Borse Frankfurt
April 16, 2025 ETF and ETP listings on 16 April 2025: new on Xetra and Borse Frankfurt

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Asia ETF News


April 24, 2025 Asia Can Boost Economic Resilience Amid Surging Trade Tensions
April 24, 2025 Low-Cost ETFs and Long-Term Capital Funds Drive High-Dividend Strategies in A-Share Market
April 23, 2025 South Asia's Growth Prospects Dimming Amid Global Uncertainty
April 22, 2025 KB Asset Management to Launch KB RISE US Natural Gas Value Chain ETF Tracking the Solactive US Natural Gas Value Chain Index
April 11, 2025 Indxx Licenses India Digital Select 5 NTR Index & India Large-Cap Growth Select 5 NTR Index to KB Securities in Korea

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Global ETP News


April 24, 2025 Deloitte Releases 2025 Financial Services Industry Predictions Report
April 23, 2025 Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order
April 22, 2025 ETFGI reports record Q1 net inflows of US$463.51 billion into the global ETFs industry
April 22, 2025 The Global Economy Enters a New Era
April 22, 2025 IMF World Economic Outlook-A Critical Juncture amid Policy Shifts

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Middle East ETP News


April 23, 2025 Growth in the Middle East and North Africa Forecast to Moderately Accelerate in 2025 Amidst Uncertainty
April 10, 2025 GCC on track to see an uptick in local currency sukuk

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March 26, 2025 'Renewables are renewing economies', UN chief tells top climate forum

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