Weekly Markets Pulse: BRVM Shines as Global Stock Markets Rally
TLDR
- Global stock markets rallied this week on strong tech earnings, improving U.S.-China trade sentiment, and resilient labor data in the U.S
- BRVM Composite Index (BRVM-CI) moved up 2.45 (0.85%) points to close at 289.52, representing a 1-week gain of 0.57%
- Despite lingering concerns over inflation and economic slowdown, markets are betting on diplomacy, tech strength, and labor resilience
Global stock markets rallied this week on strong tech earnings, improving U.S.-China trade sentiment, and resilient labor data in the U.S. The BRVM led African gains, while global benchmarks posted sharp advances.
BRVM (West Africa)
Composite Index Performance
- BRVM Composite: +0.57% to 289.52
- BRVM 30: +0.54% to 145.31
- BRVM Prestige: +0.02% to 121.69
- Market capitalization rose by 79.5 billion FCFA, driven by Sonatel CI (+3.17% to 25,895 FCFA).
Top Gainers
- UNIWAX CI: +13.92%
- Safca: +7.69%
- Tractafric Motors CI: +6.67% (lifted by strong dividend news)
Top Losers
- BOA Burkina Faso: -11.81%
- Total CI: -9.39%
- Coris Bank: -8.92%
Other African Markets
Nigeria (NGX)
- NGX All Share Index: -0.03% to 106,042.57
- Strong gainers included Nigerian Aviation Handling Co, Cadbury, and The Initiates (each +10%)
- Wema Bank was the top laggard, falling 11.92%
Kenya (NSE)
- NSE All Share Index: -0.43% to 125.60
- Unga Group led with a +6.67% gain
- Standard Chartered Bank slumped 10% on the week
South Africa (JSE)
- FTSE/JSE All Share Index: +2.77% to 92,332.59
- Small and mid-cap stocks led gains
- PBT Group rose 17.42%, topping the winners’ list
Global Markets
United States
- S&P 500: +2.85% to 5,686.67
- NASDAQ: +3.37% to 17,977.73
- Dow Jones: +2.85% to 41,317.43
- Market lifted by strong earnings (Meta, Microsoft), jobs report surprise, and easing trade tensions.
United Kingdom
- FTSE 100: +2.15% to 8,596.35
- Driven by commodity stocks and global risk-on sentiment. FTSE nears record territory.
Europe
- Euro Stoxx 50: +3.20% to 5,285.19
- Boosted by earnings momentum and renewed trade optimism.
China
- SSE Composite Index: -0.49% to 3,279.03
- Shanghai lagged behind peers, weighed by caution over domestic economic policy.
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Key Takeaways
Despite lingering concerns over inflation and economic slowdown, markets are betting on diplomacy, tech strength, and labor resilience. With central banks holding steady and trade optimism back on the table, investors are embracing risk once more. A strong U.S. labor market and improving tone in trade talks propelled the S&P 500 to a rare nine-day winning streak. Tech stocks led the charge, with investors doubling down on the AI-driven momentum behind Microsoft and Meta’s earnings. The UK’s flagship index surged this week, climbing to its highest level in months. Positive sentiment from global markets and a rebound in commodity stocks helped the FTSE 100 end the week above 8,590. This marks its strongest weekly performance in over a year. In Europe, optimism over China-U.S. trade talks and solid corporate earnings added fuel to the rally. In Asia, Taiwanese and Japanese markets led gains, while Shanghai was closed for a holiday.
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