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Indian and Nigerian stock markets show mixed performance amid shifting investor demand
Stock markets in India and Nigeria have shown significant activity, driven by varying sectoral performance and macroeconomic factors.
In India, benchmark indices like the Nifty 50 and Sensex have experienced mixed performance. While the Nifty 50 has seen gains, supported by easing crude oil prices and positive global cues, the Sensex has occasionally slipped. Investors remain cautious due to persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, though strong domestic institutional investor (DII) participation has helped cushion market pressure. The IT sector has faced notable declines, while realty and metal sectors have shown strength.
In Nigeria, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has maintained a strong bullish trend. Market capitalization has reached significant milestones, bolstered by the listing of Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc and high demand for energy and banking stocks. The NGX All-Share Index has seen substantial appreciation, supported by macro reforms and increased liquidity in large domestic stocks. The financial services industry continues to lead trading activity on the exchange.
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Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc · BSE · BSE Sensex · Bank of Japan · Federal Reserve · Fidelity Bank · NSE · NSE Nifty 50 · National Stock Exchange of India · Nifty 50 · Nigerian Exchange · Nigerian Exchange Group
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Indian markets tracked gains in Asian and US markets. www.chinimandi.com · news.abplive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Nifty 50 opened above 23,300. www.chinimandi.com · news.abplive.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, September 18. www.chinimandi.com · news.abplive.com
- [DISPUTED] Easing crude oil prices supported investor sentiment. www.chinimandi.com · news.abplive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Nifty Realty index was among the top sectoral gainers. www.chinimandi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Information Technology (IT) stocks faced downward pressure. www.chinimandi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sensex opened at approximately 74,575. www.chinimandi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points.