The Business NG - January 10, 2025

In this issue

BusinessNG's edition today highlights the growing caution among foreign portfolio investors as profit-taking grips Nigeria’s sovereign Eurobonds ahead of December 2024 inflation data. The report underscores how inflation concerns and potential global monetary policy shifts are driving a bearish trend in sovereign bonds across Sub-Saharan and North Africa. Analysts from AIICO Capital link the sell-off to inflation fears and uncertainty around fiscal policies under the incoming Trump administration. TrustBanc Financial reveals that Nigeria's Eurobonds saw significant selling pressure, with average benchmark yields rising by 21 basis points to 9.39%. Key maturities, including November 2027 and March 2029, recorded the highest yield increases. The edition also explores the broader implications of these developments on investor sentiment and regional macroeconomic stability.