EQUITY MARKET COMMENTARY The market closed the week in the red, with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 retreating by 0.7% w/w, 1.4% w/w, 0.5% w/w, and 0.9% w/w, respectively. Market activity softened to USD 18.0m (-5.4% w/w). Equity Group dominated market activity, accounting for 26.8% of the week’s turnover. The counter’s price…
MONEY MARKET STATISTICS Interbank lending volumes eased to KES 10.75bn from KES 11.93bn, despite an increase in transaction activity over the week. Meanwhile, the average interbank rate held steady, edging up slightly to 9.64%, amid continued liquidity absorption in the market by the Central Bank. The table below summarizes the market liquidity indicators: On a…
Highlights Tariffs remained the dominant theme moving markets in the week, but the reaction in the equities market was relatively muted when compared with previous tariff announcements. U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% trade levies on major trading partners South Korea and Japan while also saying that he would significantly increase Brazil’s tariff to 50%…
MONEY MARKET STATISTICS Interbank lending volumes rose to KES 11.93bn from KES 5.30bn, despite a slight drop in transaction activity over the week. Meanwhile, the average interbank rate held largely steady, edging down slightly to 9.63%, amid continued liquidity absorption in the market by the Central Bank. The table below summarizes the market liquidity indicators:…
EQUITY MARKET COMMENTARY The market closed the week on a mixed note, with the NASI declining by 1.3% w/w, whereas the N10 and NSE 25 eased by 0.7% w/w each. On the other hand, the NSE 20 rose by 0.4% w/w. Market activity softened to USD 19.05m (-34.0% w/w). Safaricom dominated market activity, accounting for 41.4%…
MACRO VIEW: SWEET NOTHING We have observed with growing concern the persistent misalignment of economic stability with economic prosperity. Businesses thrive in predictable environments and abhor volatility. While stability is valuable and a key ingredient for growth, it alone is not a driver for prosperity. Further, while indicators have been coming through positively, the prosperity…
Highlights Global markets stumbled slightly this past week, as trade tensions resurfaced and caution prevailed ahead of the July 9 tariff deadline. U.S. equities outperformed, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.72% to close at a record 6,279, while the Nasdaq rose 1.48% to 22,867, buoyed by strong non-farm payroll data and falling unemployment, which reaffirmed…
MONEY MARKET STATISTICS Interbank lending volumes plunged to KES 5.30bn from KES 23.04bn, mirroring a sharp drop in transaction activity over the week. This reflects a recurring pattern in recent history—where a surge is typically followed by a sharp pullback. Meanwhile, the average interbank rate held largely steady, edging down slightly to 9.68%, amid continued…
EQUITY MARKET COMMENTARY The market closed the week in the green, with the NASI, N10, NSE 20, and NSE 25 advancing by 5.7% w/w, 4.8% w/w, 4.5% w/w, and 5.1% w/w, respectively. Market activity jumped to USD 28.88m (+124.6% w/w). KCB Group dominated market activity, accounting for 37.7% of the week’s turnover. The counter’s price…
MONEY MARKET STATISTICS Interbank lending surged to KES 23.04bn from KES 4.47bn, reflecting a similar rise in transaction volumes over the week. Meanwhile, the average interbank rate held largely steady, inching up slightly to 9.72%—a sign of market calm following the recent rate cut having been fully priced in. The table below summarizes the market…