Selloffs Ahead, Amidst Portfolio Rebalancing, Weak Q2 Data, Price Correction
Market Update For June 29 The Nigerian Stock Exchange benchmark All-Share index closed higher on Monday, strengthened by positive sentiments for Consumer Goods ranging from agribusiness to healthcare stocks which appreciated in value. The growth was propelled by the window dressing amidst the Q2 end window dressing by fund managers, even as market players balanced their portfolios in preparation for trading during the second half of the year. The oscillating crude oil prices at the international market is due to the rising incidences of the novel coronavirus pandemic across the world, resulting in mixed sentiment and outlook that has kept the market lower for almost the entire session. There was however demand for high cap stocks at the last minutes which impacted the day’s trading positively, extending the previous session’s bull-run. The unfolding events and news around the market, economy and politics suggest further challenges ahead that may weigh down the stock market in ...