Uganda Financial markets Archives

September 2 – September 9, 2022: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial Services News & AnalysisSeptember 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The Uganda shilling firmed in volatile trade that saw both gains and losses. On one hand commodity flows boosted the supply side while pockets of demand were seen from the…

February 5 – February 12, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021

The Uganda shilling inched up against the dollar, benefiting from subdued trading activity as market players held onto the local currency in preparation of mid-month tax payments. Trading was in…

Bank of Uganda further expected to cut Central Bank Rate to below 8 per cent

Muhereza KyamuteteraBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryJune 7, 2020June 7, 2020

Ahead of the Central Bank’s announcement of its June 2020 Monetary Policy, experts have predicted that Bank of Uganda, will further cut its Central Bank Rate (CBR), in a bid…

10th – 17th APRIL 2020: Weekly financial markets review with Stephen Kaboyo

Stephen KaboyoBanking & Financial Services The Big StoryApril 17, 2020April 17, 2020

The forex market was calm with the UGX trading flat for most of the trading sessions as market activity was at the lowest ebb. Market players were seen on the…