African Market Watch: Friday, 20th March 2015

African Market Watch: Friday, 20th March 2015

BRVM [he Regional Stock Exchange, Cote d’Ivoire] BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session today, higher than the previous trading day. BRVM 10 index rose from 268.38 to 269.37 points, a gain of 0.37%. BRVM Composite index gained 0.41% to 264.41 against 263.34 points previously. The equity market capitalization was recorded at XOF 6,524.51 billion, Likewise, the traded value was recorded at XOF 368.363 million and total volumes recorded at…

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African Market Watch: Thurs, 19th March 2015

African Market Watch: Thurs, 19th March 2015

BRVM [he Regional Stock Exchange, Cote d’Ivoire] BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session today, slightly lower than the previous day. BRVM 10 index decreased from 268.47 to 268.38 points, a drop of 0.03%. BRVM Composite index lost 0.37% to 263.34 against 264.32 points previously. The equity market capitalization was recorded at XOF 6,498.11 billion, Likewise, the traded value was recorded at XOF 734.348 million and total volumes recorded at…

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Moody’s: Namibia’s strong growth record and sound public finances support stable Baa3 rating

Namibia’s (Baa3 stable) small but diversified economy, strong growth record and responsible government budget management underpin its rating, Moody’s Investors Service says today in its annual Credit Analysis for the country. Namibia’s abundant natural resources, infrastructure investment and developments in the mining sector support its favourable near-term growth prospects, while government deficits have been moderate. “The government has a track record of prudent debt management and has adequate debt recording systems,” says Kristin Lindow, Senior…

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African Market Watch: Wed, 18th March 2015

African Market Watch: Wed, 18th March 2015

BRVM [he Regional Stock Exchange, Cote d’Ivoire]: BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session today, higher than the previous day. BRVM 10 index gained 0.27% to close at 268.47pts and BRVM Composite index gained 0.04% to 264.32pts against 264.21pts previously. The equity market capitalization was recorded at XOF 6 522.15 billion, Likewise, the traded value was recorded at XOF 812.95 million and total volumes recorded at 150 410 shares in 157…

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African Market Watch: Tuesday, 17th March 2015

African Market Watch: Tuesday, 17th March 2015

BRVM [he Regional Stock Exchange, Cote d’Ivoire] BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session this Tuesday, lower than the previous day. BRVM 10 index decreased from 268.67 to 267.74 points, a drop of 0.35% and BRVM Composite index lost 0.25% to 264.21 against 264.86 points previously. The traded value is XOF 714.02 million against XOF 1.21 billion last Monday. Equity Market capitalization is XOF 6,519.64 billion and the top security…

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African Market Watch: Monday, 16th March 2015

African Market Watch: Monday, 16th March 2015

Botswana: The Botswana Stock Exchange’s (BSE) domestic index gained 4.75pts (0.05%) to close at 9,674.15pts (with year-to-year performance 1.82%) and foreign index remained the same as last previous trading day to close at 1571.11pts (year-to-date of 0.41%). The market capitalisation recorded at BWP 415,603.92mn, the total volume and turnover were recorded at 188,475 shares and BWP 533,307.45 respectively. The market sentiment was positive today, as the market breadth (advancer/decliners ratio) berthed at 3x with 3…

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African Market Watch: Friday, 13th March 2015

African Market Watch: Friday, 13th March 2015

Ghana: The trading on Ghana bourse close on a positive note today. The benchmark Composite index climbed by 7.33pts to 2,189.46pts; this brings its year-to-date to -3.17%. Likewise, the financial index dropped 10.14pts to 2,183.59pts (-2.68% year-to-year performance). The market capitalization was recorded at GHS63.624billion. A market activity measured by volume was recorded at 1,144,828 in thirteen shares. Ecobank Translational, UT Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, SIC Insurance and Societe Generale were the top five most…

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