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African Stock Market March 2016: Bull rules, Egyptian equities rewards local investors with 22.4% gains

LAGOS, Nigeria, Capital Markets in Africa — The Federal Reserve’s dovish stance on U.S. interest rates and a rebound in commodity prices fuelled an African-market rally in March, leading currencies to record monthly gains against the dollar. African equity market performance measured by country equity benchmark index returns ended in positive for the month, with eleven gainers and seven losers on the local currency basis. March’s average return of 2.3 percent was recorded across eighteen African…

African Stock Market February 2016: BRVM Bourse & Kenya Stocks reward local and foreign investors

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LAGOS, Nigeria, Capital Markets in Africa —Stronger commodity prices helped most African stock markets to rebound in February. The rally has been sparked by a rebound in commodity prices with gold up 21 percent from its December low. Commodities are rallying amid more optimism over economic growth in China, while negative interest rates in countries like Japan and Switzerland are increasing the appeal of gold as a safe haven. Consequently, African equity market performance measured by country equity benchmark index returns…

Botswana Equity Markets | 16 Oct 2015: Botswana equity markets end the week lower, DCI down by 0.12%, FCI remains flat, Market Cap down by BWP 112.36 Mill…

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Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — The Botswana Stock Exchange Equity Markets ended the week lower shedding on the gains made in the previous days trading as the Domestic Composite Index (DCI), the Local Asset Sector Index (LASI) and the Domestic Financial Sector Index (DFSI) decreased while the Foreign Composite Index (FCI) registered no change. Market capitalisation also went down at the end of the days session. The Botswana Domestic Composite Index (DCI) was down by 13 points or 0.12 percent…

Botswana Equity Markets | 15 Oct 2015: Botswana equity markets bullish, DCI flat, Domestic investors raise Market Cap by BWP 112.36Mill…

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Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — The Botswana Stock Exchange Equity Markets was in bullish mood today as the Domestic Composite Index (DCI) and the Local Asset Sector Index (LASI) increased at the end of the days trading while the Foreign Composite Index (FCI) and Domestic Financial Sector Index (DFSI) registered no change. Domestic Investors helped raise Market capitalisation which also went up at the end of the days session. The Botswana Domestic Composite Index (DCI) was up by13 points or 0.12…

Botswana Equity Markets | 14 Oct 2015: Botswana equity markets bear returns, FCI flat, Market Cap loses BWP 20.64 Mill…

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Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — The Botswana Stock Exchange Equity Markets bear returned as the Local Asset Sector Index (LASI), Domestic Financial Sector Index (DFSI) registered losses at the end of trading today while the Foreign Composite Index (FCI) registered no change. Market capitalisation also went down at the end of the days session. The Botswana Domestic Composite Index (DCI) was down by 5 points or 0.04 percent to close on 10,594.47 points from its previous close of 10,598.53 points. The Local Asset Sector…

Botswana Equity Markets | 13 Oct 2015: Botswana equity markets positive sentiment keeps up momentum, FCI gains 3.21bps, Market Cap adds BWP 760.5 Mill…

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Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — The Botswana Stock Exchange Equity Markets positive sentiment kept up momentum as the Local Asset Sector Index (LASI), Domestic Financial Sector Index (DFSI) and the foreign Composite index registered further gains at the end of trading today. Market capitalisation also added at the end of the days session with price gains in Financial stocks leading the way. The Botswana Domestic Composite Index (DCI) remained flat on 10,598.53 points, no change from its previous close. The Local Asset Sector Index…

Botswana Equity Markets | 12 Oct 2015: Botswana equity markets recovery ushers in the bear, DCI gains 14bps, Market Cap adds BWP 64.94 Mill…

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Botswana, Capital Markets in Africa — The Botswana Stock Exchange Equity Markets strong recovery saw the bear return as the Domestic Composite Index (DCI), Domestic Financial Sector Index (DFSI) and the Local Asset Sector Index (LASI) registered further gains and more stocks moved into the green at the end of trading today. Market capitalisation also added at the end of the days session with price gains in Financial stocks leading the way. The Botswana Domestic Composite Index (DCI) gained by 14.00 points or 0.13 percent…

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