Capital Markets

European stocks head for fourth consecutive loss

European stocks dropped almost across the board on Tuesday, with banks leading the charge lower after a broker downgrade and…

Nigerian banking shares rally on recovery hopes

First Bank Holdings led a rally of Nigerian banking stocks on Tuesday, fuelled by hopes that Nigeria will emerge from…

U.S. stock futures little changed ahead of economic data

U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday, after the three-day holiday weekend, as investors awaited economic data for…

Mideast stocks: Gulf bourses edge down after OPEC deal; Qatar’s Ezdan continues slide

Most Gulf stock markets edged down in early trade on Sunday after global oil producers agreed on Thursday to extend…

African markets – Factors to watch on May 25

May 25 - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect…

Markets wrap: Stocks, currencies on hold as traders await federal reserve

Markets were largely in a holding pattern Wednesday, with U.S. equities little changed near record levels and the dollar edging…