Global Markets

Our Analysts continue to closely watch developments in the Gulf, as well as any response from OPEC+, with the trajectory of oil prices.

Global oil prices fell on Tuesday, with Brent crude near $93.5 and WTI at $88.7 per barrel. Easing Iran–Israel tensions, OPEC+ output changes, and Strait of Hormuz risks continue to drive volatility...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the week on a positive gain with broad-based gains recorded across major indices. The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) closed at 210.37 points, up 2.3% from...

Equities at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) closed the 22nd week of the year 2026 in negative territory, with the benchmark Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) recording a loss despite increased market...

On Monday, oil prices declined by 6 percent to their lowest levels in two weeks. This turn was driven by growing optimism that the United States and Iran may be progressing toward...

Oil prices recorded a modest increase on Thursday, as investors closely monitored the progress of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. This upward movement was further supported by persistent supply...

On Wednesday, oil prices experienced a modest decline following renewed assertions by former U.S. President Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran would conclude “very quickly.” Despite these remarks, investor sentiment remained...

On Tuesday, crude oil prices declined following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating that he would delay a planned military strike against Iran. The decision which was made at the request...

The government-to-government (G2G) fuel import arrangement in 2023 initiative was presented as a solution that would stabilize fuel supply, ease pressure on foreign exchange demand, and shield the country from extreme global...

Oil prices rose on Monday following a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran, urging the country to act swiftly amid stalled peace negotiations. Meanwhile, experts attributed the price increase to...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a significant increase in fuel prices for the monthly pricing cycle commencing May 15 and concluding June 14, 2026. According to the latest...

Oil prices declined on Wednesday after recording gains over the previous three trading sessions, as investors closely monitored the fragile ceasefire involving Iran while awaiting the outcome of a high-level meeting between...

Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the ceasefire efforts involving Iran were in a fragile state. His remarks came after he dismissed Tehran’s counterproposal aimed at...

Oil prices surged on Monday following a warning from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the confrontation with Iran remains “not over.” This statement has intensified concerns that hostilities in the Middle...

Oil prices surged on Friday following an exchange of hostilities between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The confrontation escalated concerns that the already fragile ceasefire between the...

On Thursday, oil prices experienced an upward trajectory amid volatile trading conditions, as investors continued to assess recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East, particularly concerning renewed tensions between Iran and the...

Oil prices recorded a second consecutive decline on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States would temporarily suspend its naval escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, thereby bolstering...

Following a sharp increase on Monday, oil prices declined on Tuesday as traders continued to assess the risk of impending supply disruptions amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran. Futures...

On Monday, oil prices declined amid volatile trading as market participants weighed an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to “free” vessels stranded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, set...

On Thursday, oil prices reached a four-year high following report that the U.S. military is scheduled to brief President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran. The development has intensified concerns over...

On Wednesday, 29th April 2026, oil prices surged following reports that the United States intends to prolong its blockade of Iranian ports, thereby likely escalating supply disruptions from the strategically vital Middle...

Oil futures edged higher on Tuesday as market participants weighed the latest signals from negotiations between the United States and Iran, with lingering uncertainty over a possible de-escalation keeping trading sentiment on...

Oil prices rose sharply over the weekend and into Monday, climbing nearly two percent as plans for a second round of peace negotiations between the United States and Iran unraveled once again....

Friday, oil prices experienced an increase amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which continue to fuel concerns over energy security. The situation has been exacerbated by the seizure of vessels by...

Oil prices were broadly flat in early Asian trade on Thursday, as a fragile cocktail of diplomatic optimism and worsening supply shortages kept traders on edge.

In early Asian trading on Tuesday, 14th April 2026, oil prices declined following indications that the United States and Iran may be open to dialogue aimed at resolving their ongoing conflict, which...

Oil prices continued in upward trajectory on Tuesday, driven by escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump against Iran, including threats of intensified action should the country fail to reopen the Strait...

On Thursday, US WTI Crude oil futures settled more than 11 percent higher to the highest level in four years while Brent crude surged nearly 8 percent higher amid volatile trading, as market...

Oil markets whipsawed on Thursday morning as U.S President Donald Trump's much-anticipated national address on the Iran war landed far more hawkish than markets had priced in.

Oil prices experienced an uptick on Monday, March 30, 2026, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following missile strikes launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis against Israel. This development was further compounded by reports...

The ripple effects of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting Kenya's aviation industry, causing airlines to implement fuel surcharges in response to sustained increases in global oil prices. As...

Oil prices experienced a notable increase of more than one dollar per barrel on Thursday, 26 March 2026, recovering from losses incurred in the previous trading session. This upward movement was driven...

Oil prices experienced a significant rebound on Tuesday, climbing more than 2% and recovering a portion of the losses incurred in the prior session. This uptick in oil prices was driven by...

The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene will remain unchanged for the monthly pricing cycle running from 15th March...

Global oil prices have surged past USD 110 a barrel, accompanied by a sharp downturn in stock markets, as the intensifying conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran raises serious concerns...

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) concluded the week in bearish note with all major indices recording declining compared to the previous week. The Nairobi All Share Index (NASI) declined by 3.6% to...

Oil prices rose for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, driven by escalating conflict between the United States and Israel and Iran, along with emerging threats to maritime security in the Strait...

On Monday, oil prices surged by 7 percent, reaching their highest levels in months, following an escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel in the Middle East. The intensified conflict occassioned significant...

In February 2026, Kenya's annual inflation rate experienced a marginal decline, easing to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent in January 2026. This moderation in inflationary pressure enhances the Central Bank of Kenya's...

On Saturday, February 14th 2026, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices, offering relief to consumers across Kenya. The new pump prices which are effective from...

Oil prices declined as market participants shifted their focus toward expectations of robust supply, while assessing the disruptions caused by a severe winter storm across the United States. West Texas Intermediate futures...

Oil prices exhibited minimal movement in early trading on Friday, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks remaining almost unchanged from their previous closing levels. Brent futures experienced a...

In Asian trading on Thursday, oil prices declined by more than 2%, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump which alleviated market concerns over the potential military conflict with Iran and related...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), has announced a reduction in fuel prices for the January/February 2026 pumping cycle, marking the first decrease following a four-month period of price stability. These...

Oil prices experienced a modest retreat in early trading on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, halting a four-day rise in oil prices. This slight decline occurred as the market absorbed news on the...

The energy sector in Kenya is navigating a period of significant strain and transformation, which has been propelled by a rising demand coupled with critical infrastructure upgrades. Recent data indicates a consistent...

During Tuesday’s trading session, oil prices experienced a moderate increase which was driven primarily by heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran and concerns over potential disruptions to global supply. These factors are bound...

Crude oil markets extended their gains into a second consecutive session on Friday, positioning benchmarks for a third successive weekly advance. The upward momentum is underpinned by mounting geopolitical uncertainties, particularly regarding...

U.S. officials emphasized the need to control Venezuela’s oil sales and revenues indefinitely to stabilize its economy.

The pressure on oil prices stems from speculation that U.S. sanctions on Venezuela could be eased following recent political developments.

The Government of Kenya has formally concluded its participation in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa  (COMESA) Sugar Safeguard regime, which lapsed on 30th November 2025 after 24 years and...

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has released the Consumer Price Indices and Inflation data for December 2025, giving insight into pricing trends in Kenya for various commodities during the month....

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has confirmed that retail fuel prices will remain unchanged for the period spanning December 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026. This marks the third consecutive...

According to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Kenya's annual inflation rate for November 2025 was to 4.5% from 4.6% in October. According to data by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics...

Oil prices edge higher on Thursday due to geopolitical tensions and stalled diplomatic negotiations, though persistent concerns over oversupply and weak demand capped significant gains. The uptick followed Ukrainian military strikes on...

The latest downward move on oil prices followed reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to work with Washington on a peace plan.

The global oil market is currently in a state of equilibrium, caught between two powerful and opposing forces. On one hand, investors are grappling with the reality of an emerging surplus in...

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the prices of fuel will not change for the November/December 2025 pumping cycle, marking the third month in a row that fuel...

Oil prices were largely unchanged early Thursday, stabilizing after a two-week low in the previous session. Brent crude futures edged up 2 cents, or 0.03%, to $63.54 a barrel, while U.S. West...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell added to market uncertainty during his post-meeting press conference, stating that a December rate cut is far from guaranteed.

The modest decline in oil prices follows last week’s sharp rally, Brent and WTI posted their biggest weekly gains since June.

Sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, companies responsible for nearly half of Russia’s crude exports caught the market off guard and will affect Oil Prices.

Market breadth was positive on Wall Street, with advancing issues outnumbering decliners by a 1.74-to-1 ratio on the NYSE, where 659 stocks hit new highs and 69 posted new lows.

Oil prices rose in early Monday trading, buoyed by renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade relations and reinforced by sanctions-driven supply constraints.

The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) ended the week lower, showing a general decline in market performance. Key indices, NSE 20, NASI and N10 all recorded a drop as compared to the previous week....

Bond markets responded across Asian Markets with upward pressure on yields. Japan’s 30-year government bond yield rose over 10 basis points to 3.263%.

The price of crude oil has had the greatest weekly surge for the first time in over three months, leaving the price of Brent crude settling above 70 USD per barrel since...

Murban crude oil output in Saudi Arabia has significantly gone up with the aim of reclaiming market share as opposed to maintaining price stability, following a dip in OPEC`s market share from...

Tech stocks led the decline on Wall Street, with Oracle plunging 5.7% following a downgrade from Rothschild analysts.

Gold’s safe-haven appeal continues to shine in the current low-rate environment, with the metal hitting a record high of $3,790.82 earlier this week.

Overall market breadth on Wall Street was negative, with decliners outpacing advancers on both the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Singapore is in the process of obtaining the carbon credit in African countries. The country's aim is to improve its climatic condition. Singapore therefore aims at signing 2.2 million Tonnes contract by...

Last Thursday the International Energy Agency (IEA), announced a significant surge in its estimates on the global crude oil output for the year 2026 to 3.33 million barrels per day (bpd), which...

Larry Ellison has briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world's richest man, this was after Oracle made $101 billion in a single day. This is the largest one-day increase ever recorded on...

Stocks on Wall Street opened September on a defensive note as investors digested a landmark court decision on tariffs and a sharp jump in Treasury yields. All three major indices logged losses,...

US stocks took a heavy blow on Thursday as investors reacted with alarm to the latest developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff standoff.

Asian markets experienced a mixed day of trading Thursday, reflecting the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on higher tariffs

The US stock markets experienced one of their most remarkable rallies in history on Wednesday, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary pause...

Apple led the declines on US Stock Markets, with its shares closing nearly 5% lower after an earlier 4% gain.

The U.S. stocks market has been grappling with unprecedented volatility following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

This widespread sell-off on Asian stock markets highlights the volatility and challenges facing markets, with investors closely monitoring global economic conditions.

The ripple effects of Asian markets rout were felt in Europe’s early trading session. France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.8 percent,

Amidst the Asia-Pacific Markets turmoil, investors flocked to safe-haven assets, driving the price of spot gold to a record high of $3,148.84 per ounce.

U.S. markets were mixed following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, set to take effect on April 5, 2025. The policy, which imposed a baseline rate of 10% on imports from...

The U.S. stock markets experienced a volatile session on Monday, with the S&P 500 managing to recover from earlier losses to close higher.

Asian Markets were down on Monday as traders anticipatied fresh tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump later in the week.

Kospi, the benchmark index in South Korea sank 1.9% to 2,557.98 during Asian Stock market hours, with Hyundai Motor Co. leading the drag.

The primary catalyst for the US market's decline was the announcement of new tariffs on cars manufactured outside the U.S by the Trump administration on Wednesday.

Asian stock markets displayed mixed trends on Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on car imports, effective April 2. The announcement, coupled with confirmation of...

Economic data added to the market's cautious sentiment on wallstreet. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 92.9, marking a four-year low.

Asian stock markets delivered a mixed performance today as investors weighed global economic uncertainties against regional market developments. While some markets recorded gains, others faced declines, underscoring the varied investor sentiment across...

Technology sector's performance on US Markets provided a much-needed boost to the Nasdaq, offsetting broader market concerns.

Analysts attributed the downturn in Asian Markets to cautious profit-taking as expectations of continued volatility loomed large.

The specter of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, bolstering oil prices.

Gold's bullish outlook is also supported by the banking crisis and calls for recession, which continues to create uncertainty in the global economy

While oil prices softened slightly on Thursday, they remained within the trading band seen since the start of 2023.

Crude oil inventories in the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell 7.5 million barrels in the week to Sept. 2 to 442.5 million barrels, their lowest since November 1984, according to data...

SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Thursday on mounting supply tightness concerns amid disruptions to Russian exports, the potential for major producers to cut output, and the partial shutdown of a U.S. refinery....

U.S. oil prices shot above $10 for the first time in about 14 years due to a surge in prices in Europe, where tight supplies persist.

Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mostly higher on Monday as investors monitored market reaction to Chinese economic data. Mainland China markets were mixed. The Shanghai Composite fell slightly to end the day...