Dean Claiborne

In the aftermath of a frenetic pre-holiday rush for foreign currency, the Nigerian Naira has found a rare footing, settling into a period of unexpected stability against the U.S. dollar in the informal market. This calm, observed on Friday, December 26, 2025, follows weeks of intense pressure

As the financial landscape prepares for a potential downshift in interest rates, many forward-thinking investors are recalibrating their portfolios, looking beyond the traditional safety of fixed-income instruments toward equities that offer both growth and substantial income. This strategic pivot

In a market environment characterized by holiday-thinned trading volumes, a powerful undercurrent of investor anxiety propelled precious metals to unprecedented heights, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment. This dramatic flight to safety saw both gold and silver shatter previous

The ticker tape confetti celebrating the S&P 500's latest triumph this December seems to be falling on a world that barely recognizes the cause for celebration. As the index surged to another record high on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, a palpable sense of unease settled over many who looked beyond

A single political declaration on December 23rd reverberated through the global financial landscape, revealing unexpected and lucrative connections between national defense and the decentralized world of cryptocurrency. The announcement by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that South Korean defense

In a decisive move to safeguard the country's financial ecosystem and protect its citizens from fraudulent activities, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has mandated that all internet service providers block access to a comprehensive list of 50 unregistered online trading platforms.

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau facing a shutdown, we are joined by Priya Jaiswal, a leading authority in finance and legal affairs, to unravel this high-stakes conflict. At the heart of the matter is a lawsuit filed by 21 states against the White House, challenging its decision to

In a stunning turn of events that defied conventional economic wisdom, the Bank of Japan's recent move to raise its benchmark interest rate to a three-decade high has paradoxically sent the Japanese yen spiraling to record lows, creating a fragile and high-stakes environment for global markets.

The Nigerian equities market presented a fascinating study in contrasts during Thursday's trading session, where a powerful wave of bullish enthusiasm was met with a significant undercurrent of cautious profit-taking, ultimately pushing the market into positive territory. This delicate balance

In a financial landscape where inflation news often sends shivers down investors' spines, the UK's leading stock index has charted a decidedly different and optimistic course, bucking conventional wisdom. European stock markets broadly closed on a positive note, but it was London’s FTSE 100 that