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    Uganda shilling performance

    June 25 – July 2, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesJuly 2, 2021July 2, 2021

    It was sideways trading for the local currency crossing over into the new fiscal year, largely underpinned by a sharp slowdown in demand as Covid-19 lockdown measures kept business activity at…

    June 18 – June 25, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    Edna KyokunzireBanking & Financial ServicesJune 25, 2021June 25, 2021

    The Uganda shilling oscillated in a narrow range of 3540/50 mainly on interbank and corporate market activity. Commercials banks were seen covering positions. The unit was a touch weaker after…

    June 11 – June 18, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021

    The local unit backtracked slightly, surrendering previous week’s gains as some pockets of demand emerged. The impact of the new COVID-19 measures kept the markets on the edge. Trading was…

    June 4 – June 11, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesJune 11, 2021June 11, 2021

    The local currency strengthened on sustained inflows that outstripped demand as markets reacted to fresh COVID-19 lockdown measures. Bid and ask hovered around 3510/20. In fixed income, yields on Uganda…

    May 21– May 28, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryMay 28, 2021May 29, 2021

    The shilling was stable, supported by size able flows from agriculture commodity exports. However, a sense of caution enveloped the markets as speculation around government new measures to deal with…

    April 30 – May 7, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterThe Big StoryMay 7, 2021May 7, 2021

    The local currency continued on its upward trajectory, trading closer to a key resistance level of 3,550 as demand slumped. The Central open market operations also assisted in keeping market…

    April 16 – April 23, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesApril 23, 2021April 23, 2021

    The Uganda Shilling was somewhat at crossroads, searching for fresh direction before making its next move as volatility was the order of business. Technical analysis of the market pointed to…

    April 9 – April 16, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021

    The local unit was volatile, trading near a 3 and half year high against the greenback, breaching the key support level of 3600. The shilling hit that level in the…

    April 2 – April 9, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021

    The shilling was firmer against a soft dollar supported by healthy flows from commodities exporters as market demand remained at a low ebb. The trading held in the range of…

    March 12 – March 19, 2021: Weekly financial markets review and outlook with Stephen Kaboyo

    CEO ReporterBanking & Financial ServicesMarch 19, 2021March 19, 2021

    The local currency was firmer after marginal losses early in the week, with the recovery guided by subdued market activity as mid-month tax obligations took center stage. Trading was in…

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