Financial markets
Inspira Technologies, a pioneer in life-support and diagnostic technologies, has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) concerning the minimum bid price requirement. The company's shares have maintained a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for 10 consecutive business days, satisfying the requirements for
Financial markets
A recent survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that a significant majority of respondents, 65.8 percent, are in favour of the monetary authority cutting interest rates. However, financial market analysts and chief executives of microfinance institutions expect the CBN's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)
Commodity futures
Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to continue their upward trend, despite a stable range of US$3,320 to US$3,380, according to Stephen Innes, managing partner of SPI Asset Management. He cites continuous central bank accumulation, geopolitical overhangs, and the fear of systemic debt stress
Financial markets
Tanzania's foreign exchange flows have remained stable in the second quarter of the year, driven primarily by the country's gold, tourism, and cash crop sectors. A recent report by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) highlights the growth of these sectors, which have contributed significantly to the
Commodity futures
Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended with a boost on Friday, driven by the steady accumulation of gold reserves by China, contrary to daily market fluctuations. The subtle shifts in global demand were further hinted at by the performance of US stocks, which remained strong despite lacking broad
Financial markets
On July 18, 2025, the J S Global Banking Sector ETF, trading under the symbol JSGBETF-JUL, saw a notable change in its share price on the Pakistan Stock Exchange, classified as a Moderate move. This occurred in the Deliverable Future Contracts (FUTTM) for the contract period from April 28, 2025,
Financial markets
Analysts at FBNQUEST Merchant Bank have forecast that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Olayemi Cardoso, will lower Nigeria's interest rates at its upcoming meeting. This decision is driven by a decline in inflation, with headline inflation easing for the third consecutive month, and a relatively stable
Financial markets
The National Cement Company PJSC maintained a steady performance on the Dubai Financial Market on July 17, 2025, with a stable stock price despite some fluctuations. The stock opened at 4.22 and reached a high of 4.66, matching its previous closing price. This stability suggests a neutral change
Financial markets
In a move aimed at revitalizing the faltering call-money market, the Monetary Policy Department (MPD) of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has cut the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate by 50 basis points to 8.0 per cent. The policy change, effective from July 16, 2025, aims to discourage the growing
Financial markets
Ektettab Holding Company K.S.C. will release its consolidated interim financial results for the first half of the year ending June 30, 2025, on July 20, 2025. This announcement follows the guidelines set by the Capital Markets Authority Law, adhering to the disclosure and transparency obligations. The meeting, scheduled
Financial markets
Canada's underlying inflation remained persistently high in June, with the annual pace accelerating to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.7 per cent in May. The Bank of Canada's closely watched core inflation metrics remained around three per cent in June, a level that many
Financial markets
Simplify Asset Management, a US-based exchange-traded funds provider, has expanded its lineup of income-focused ETFs with the launch of the Simplify Government Money Market ETF (SBIL). This new fund aims to provide investors with current income consistent with liquidity and stability of principal by investing in cash, US government securities,
