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Highlights: Week#24 of 2025;

 * US: May CPI inflation @ 2.4%
 * CH: Exports to US decline 34%
 * CH: Removes tariffs on African exports
 * US: Markets tumble as Israel attacks Iran
 * Oil: Rose by $5 per barrel
 * Gold: Rose by 4% on flight to safety
 * CBK: MPC cuts 25 bps to 9.75%
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.24
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.17%
 * TOP: Budget review FY2025/26

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Week#24:09-13.Jun.2025

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Keeping you informed - a weekly update of the financial markets.

Highlights: Week#23 of 2025;

 * US: May nonfarm payrolls @ 139K
 * OECD: US growth @ 1.6% in 2025
 * US: Crack in the bond market?
 * EZ: May inflation cool @ 1.9%
 * ECB: Cuts 25 bps now @ 2%
 * Gold: Stable @ $3,316 / oz.
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.22
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.28%
 * CBK: Banks ready to offer crypto

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Week#23:02-06.Jun.2025

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Highlights: Week#22 of 2025;

 * US: April PCE inflation @ 2.1%
 * US: May: Good month for stocks
 * US: Court pauses ruling on reciprocal tariffs
 * Gold: Dips 2% to $3,293 / oz.
 * Bitcoin: Strategic balance sheet asset?
 * KNBS: May inflation @ 3.8%
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.26
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.29%
 * CBK: Debt @ Kes 11.3 trillion
 * WB: Public Finance Review for Kenya

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Week#22:26-30.May.2025

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Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the global financial markets.

Highlights: Week#21 of 2025;

 * Tariffs: 50% on EU & 25% on Apple
 * JP: April inflation @ 3.5%
 * UK: April inflation @ 3.5%
 * DE: Q1-2025 GDP @ 0.4%
 * Gold: Rose 5% to $3,362/oz.
 * Bitcoin: Hit new high @ $112K
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.23
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.32%
 * Coming soon: Crypto ETF @ NSE

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Week#21:19-23.May.2025

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Highlights: Week#20 of 2025;

 * US-China: Suspend tariffs for 90-days
 * US: April CPI inflation @ 2.3%
 * Moody's: Downgrades US to Aa1
 * Gold: Fell 4% to $3,188 / oz.
 * Coinbase: Included in S&P 500 index
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.25
 * CBK: FX reserves @ $10.16B
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.36%
 * Diaspora: April FX remit @ $423m

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Week#20:12-16.May.2025

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Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets.

Highlights: Week#19 of 2025;

 * US: FED holds @ 4.25%-4.5%
 * UK: BOE cuts 25bps to 4.25%
 * US and UK sign a trade deal
 * CH: Exports up despite tariffs
 * Gold: Up 3% @ $3,340 /oz.
 * Bitcoin: Up 6% @ $103K
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.27
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.38%
 * NSE: Safcom PAT @ Kes46B
 * KE: 2024 GDP grew @ 4.7%

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Week#19:05-09.May.2025

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Highlights: Week#18 of 2025;

 * US: April nonfarm payrolls @ 177K
 * US: March PCE inflation @ 2.3%
 * US: Q1 GDP contracted by 0.3%
 * Euro: Q1 GDP grew @ 0.4%
 * Euro: April inflation @ 2.2%
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.34
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.40%
 * IMF: Conditions for new funding

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Week#18:28.Apr-02.May.2025

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Highlights: Week#17 of 2025;

 * USD: Losing safe haven status?
 * US-China: No trade talks yet
 * Oil: Price falls due to oversupply
 * Gold: Dips 1% to $3,290 / oz.
 * Bitcoin: Rebounds towards $94K
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.54
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.44%
 * CBK: Review credit pricing model
 * IMF: World Economic Outlook

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Week#17:22-25.April.2025

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Highlights: Week#16 of 2025;

 * FED: Balance inflation & employment
 * US: Trump calls for lower rates
 * China: Q1/25 GDP grew @ 5.4%
 * EZ: ECB cuts 25 bps to 2.25%
 * UK: March inflation @ 2.6%
 * JP: March inflation @ 3.6%
 * Gold: Gained 3% to $3,326 
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.79
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.46%
 * KE: Reduction in interest rates

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Week#16:14-17.April.2025

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Highlights: Week#15 of 2025;

 * US: March CPI inflation dips to 2.4%
 * Tariffs: US @ 145% vs. China @ 125%
 * US: Yields rise as investors dump Treasuries
 * Gold: Up 6% @ $3,235 per oz.
 * CBK: USD/KES @ 129.67
 * CBK: March remittance @ $423m
 * TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.50%
 * CBK: MPC cuts CBR to 10%

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Week#15:07-11.April.2025

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