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Naira hits new record low amid dollar truggle

Despite Central Bank efforts, currency plunges below parallel market rates In a disconcerting turn of events, Nigeria’s naira has plummeted to a new record low during intraday trading on Thursday, as reported by FMDQ Exchange data. This decline occurred despite the central bank’s vigorous efforts to stabilize the currency by selling dollars and infusing liquidity Read More…

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Currency Predictions for the Week Ahead: Naira, Shilling, and Kwacha Under Pressure, Cedi and Ugandan Shilling Stable – Traders (Reuters)

Currency traders foresee fluctuations in Nigeria’s naira, Kenya’s shilling, and Zambia’s kwacha in the upcoming week, while Ghana’s cedi and Uganda’s shilling are expected to maintain stability, according to Reuters reports. Kenya’s Shilling The Kenyan shilling is anticipated to continue its gradual decline due to heightened foreign currency demand across sectors leading up to year-end. Read More…