Tag: Bonds
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Court blocks trader’s bid to escalate CBK bonds dispute to Supreme Court
Background: A dispute over bonds cash touches the CBK and a trader A Kenyan trader, Johmat Distributors, has found itself at the center of a long-running commercial dispute with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) over allegations related to ‘stolen’ bonds cash. The matter has spanned multiple court rounds, drawing attention to how public authorities…
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Trader’s bid to escalate bonds cash fight with CBK blocked
Ruling blocks escalation in a high-profile Kenya bonds dispute The Court of Appeal in Kenya has halted a long-running commercial dispute between a trader, Johmat Distributors, and the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The trader had sought to elevate the case to the Supreme Court over a contentious issue involving cash tied to bonds, alleging…
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Treasury Yields Dip as Consumer Confidence Wobbles
Market backdrop: yields ease amid tepid confidence U.S. Treasury yields extended a retreat as the latest consumer confidence data suggested the economy remains unsettled, even as investors monitor for signs of a slowing inflation path. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slipped below the 4% barrier, underscoring ongoing demand for safe assets in an environment where…
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Pension Funds See 33% Jump in Bond and Equity Holdings on Strong Returns
Pension Funds Boosted by 33% Rise in Bonds and Equities Pension funds in Kenya posted a significant uptick in their investment exposure last year, with the combined value of bond and equity holdings rising by 33 percent, or about Sh398.1 billion, in the year ended June 2025. The rise underscores a period of strong market…
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Five Things to Know Before the Market Opens: Tel Aviv and Global Markets
Overview: What to watch before the bell Markets moved in a tight range as traders prepared for the week ahead. In Tel Aviv, the shortened week due to the Jewish holiday season left the main indices roughly flat on the week’s close, with big swings during trading sessions. On the week, dual-listed names led the…
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Stock Market Opening: Five Key Things Investors Should Know
Five Key Things to Know Ahead of the Market Opening As trading desks prepare for the opening bell, here are the five essentials to keep in mind for the stock market opening. The week features a light schedule in Tel Aviv due to holidays, mixed signals from global markets, and the looming Bank of Israel…
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Five Things to Know Before Market Open: Israel Stocks
Introduction As investors brace for the bell, a shortened week on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange sets the stage for a cautious pre-market mood. Trading was reduced to two sessions last week due to the Rosh Hashanah holiday, with leading indices ending essentially flat. Markets will be closely watching Bank of Israel decisions, inflation signals…
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Stocks and Bonds Rally on Signs of Interest Rate Cuts
Introduction Recent economic indicators have led to a noteworthy rally in both stocks and bonds, with market participants eagerly anticipating potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in September. A calmer inflation report, coupled with signs of a cooling job market, has created a favorable environment for investors. The Latest Inflation Data The consumer…
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Stocks and Bonds Rally on Fed Rate Cut Speculation
Introduction to Market Changes The financial markets have recently experienced a notable rally in stocks and bonds. This surge comes in the wake of a relatively tame inflation reading and signals of a cooling job market, leading investors to speculate about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Impact of Inflation Data on…
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Stocks and Bonds Rally as Fed Rate Cut Speculation Grows
Market Overview Recent economic indicators have sent shockwaves through the financial markets as stocks and bonds experience a significant rally. A combination of tame inflation readings and signs of cooling job markets has led to heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve may implement an interest rate cut in September, marking the first such move this…