Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has announced a groundbreaking profit of $5.2 billion in the first half of 2024. This milestone highlights Tether’s robust financial strategy and its expanding role in global markets. Key Financial HighlightsIn the second quarter alone, Tether’s net operating profit surged to $1.3 billion, a significant increase from the $1 billion…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to raise KSh50 billion in August through a tap sale of reopened infrastructure bonds. These bonds, initially issued in 2023, are 6.5-year and 17-year terms with remaining maturities of 5.8 years and 15.7 years, respectively. They offer tax-free returns, with coupon rates of 17.93% for the 6.5-year bond…
Amsons Industries, part of Tanzanian Amsons Group, plans to delist Bamburi Cement from the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after securing at least 75% acceptance for its KShs 23.59 billion buyout offer. This offer values Bamburi Cement at KShs 65 per share, a 44% premium from its June 9th closing price. Holcim, Bamburi’s majority shareholder, supports…
The Kenyan shilling has made significant gains against the US dollar this year, appreciating by 17.8% from January to June. This growth reflects a combination of favorable market conditions, increased foreign exchange inflows, and investor confidence. Weekly Performance and Key Drivers In the past week, the shilling strengthened by 1.06%, closing at 128.66 from the…
The Kenya Shilling (KES) is key to Kenya’s economy. It’s the main currency for all transactions within the country. Knowing what affects its performance is crucial for traders, investors, businesses, and policymakers. This article explores the factors influencing the Kenya Shilling and its recent trends as of May 2024. Kenya has one of Africa’s largest…
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) saw a remarkable increase in its market capitalization, reaching KSh 1,766.95 billion by the end of Q1 2024. This surge marked a 22.79 percent rise from KSh 1,439.02 billion in Q4 2023. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) attributes this growth to intensified trading activities, evident in the NSE’s equity turnover…
2024 has been a year with big stock market movements for assets like Gold (XAUUSD), Nasdaq100, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. These assets have had ups and downs, with a notable low point from November 2021 to December 2022. For instance, Bitcoin dropped to around US$15,480 during this time. One major factor behind this drop was…
At the latest Government Securities Auction, Treasury Bills saw a tiny drop in the interest rates offered by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). This is the first time we’ve seen this happen in 24 months! CBK got bids totaling KSh 28.5 billion at the Weekly T-Bills auction. That’s against KSh 24 billion offered at…
