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The Market Colour PodcastWeek#20:13-17.May.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#20 of 2024;US: April inflation @ 3.4%US: Dow now above 40,000Gold @ $2,407 per ounceCBK: USD/KES @ 130.48TBILL: 91-day @ 15.93%TOP: Loan defaults in KenyaSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-05-1819 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#19:06-10.May.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#19 of 2024;BOE: Holds rate @ 5.25%UK: Q1 GDP grew @ 0.6%Gold @ $2,369 per ounceCBK: USD/KES @ 131.25CBK: Diaspora remit @ $397mTBILL: 91-day @ 15.90%Safcom: Net profit @ Kes 63BSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-05-1226 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#18:29.Apr-03.May.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#18 of 2024;US: April nonfarm @ 175KFED: Holds rates @ 5.50%Eurozone: Inflation @ 2.4%KEN: April inflation @ 5%CBK: USD/KES @ 133.20TBILL: 91-day @ 15.86%Debt: 5 trillion over 5 yearsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-05-0625 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#17:22-26.April.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#17 of 2024;US: Q1 GDP grew @ 1.6%US: PCE inflation @ 2.8%OIL: Brent up 2.5% @ $89Gold @ $2,339 per ounceCBK: USD/KES @ 133.16TBILL: 91-day rate @ 15.82%TOP: Parastatals & the Wage billSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-04-2822 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#16:15-19.April.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets; including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#16 of 2024;China: Q1 GDP grew @ 5.3%UK: March inflation @ 3.2%Japan: March inflation @ 2.7%Bitcoin: Undergoes 4th halvingCBK: USD/KES @ 131.37TBILL: 91-day @ 15.80%Bank: Cost of DepositsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-04-2127 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#15:08-12.April.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#15 of 2024;ECB: Holds & signals rate cutUS: March CPI inflation @ 3.5%China: Outlook downgradedGold: Hits record @ $2,419CBK: USD/KES @ 130.39TBILL: 91-day down @ 15.73%Diaspora: Remit @ $407MKenya @ risk of debt distress Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-04-1324 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#14:01-05.April.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#14 of 2024;US: March nonfarm payrolls @ 303KEuro: March inflation @ 2.4%Gold: Hit record high @ $2,330CBK: MPC holds CBR @ 13%CBK: USD/KES @ 131.17TOP: Debt-to-Revenue @ 84%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-04-0828 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#13:25-29.March.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#13 of 2024;US: Q4 GDP revised up to 3.4%US: Feb PCE inflation @ 2.8%JP: USD/JPY hits 34-year lowGOLD: Hits record high @ $2,225CBK: USD/KES @ 131.80TBILL: 91-day @ 16.72%TOP: NSE trading activitySupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-04-0125 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#12:18-22.March.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#12 of 2024;FED: Holds rate & signals rate cutsBOE: Holds rate @ 5.25%UK: Feb inflation lower @ 3.4%BOJ: Raises rate to +0.1%CBK: USD/KES @ 133.07KCB: Sells NBK to Access BankTOP: Kenya's debt repaymentsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-03-2427 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#11:11-15.March.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#11 of 2024;US: Feb CPI inflation @ 3.2%UK: Jan GDP grew @ 0.2%Bitcoin: Drops 7% to $68KCBK: USD/KES @ 137.49FEB: Diaspora remit @ $385MNSE: Safcom dominates tradingSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-03-1825 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#10:04-08.March.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#10 of 2024;US: Nonfarm payrolls @ 275KFED: Rate cuts not too far!ECB: Signals June rate cutBitcoin: Breaks above $70KKE: USD/KES @ 142.07TBILL: 91-day @ 16.65%TOP: Banks tighten creditSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-03-1023 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#09:26.Feb-01.Mar.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#09 of 2024;US: Jan PCE inflation @ 2.8%EZ: Feb inflation @ 2.6%Gold @ $2,086 per ounceBitcoin hits high @ $64KKE: Feb inflation @ 6.3%CBK: USD/KES @ 143.59TOP: Cash outside Banks Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-03-0327 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#08:19-23.Feb.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#08 of 2024;Minutes: Fed policy meetingS&P 500 hits record high Gold @ $2,036 per ounceUSD/KES @ 144.15KE: Forex @ $7.22 billionKE: Debt @ Kes11.25 trillionTOP: Kenya on the Grey ListSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-02-2520 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#07:12-16.Feb.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#07 of 2024;US: Jan inflation @ 3.1%UK: Jan inflation @ 4%UK: Q4 Economy in RecessionKE: USD/KES @ 145.85Diaspora Remit Jan @ $412MKE: 8.5-yr IFB @ 18.46%KE: 7-yr Eurobond raises $1.5BSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-02-1929 minThe Market Colour PodcastWeek#06:05-09.Feb.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus of the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#06 of 2023;US: Dec inflation revised lowerUS: S&P breaks above 5K Bitcoin up 10% above $48KMPC: Raises CBR to 13%KE: Debt @ Kes 11 TrillionKE: Returns to Eurobond mkt.Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-02-1225 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#05:29.JAN-02.FEB.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#05 of 2024;Fed: March rate cut unlikelyUS: Nonfarm payrolls @ 353KEZ: Q4 GDP flat @ 0%BOE: Maintains rate @ 5.25%KE: Jan inflation @ 6.9%CBK: FX Reserves @ $7.13BTOP: NPL's in Manuf. sector Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-02-0426 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#04:22-26.JAN.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#04 of 2024;US: Q4 GDP grew @ 3.3%US: Dec PCE inflation @ 2.9%ECB: Holds rate steady @ 4%USD/KES @ 161 - 166TBILL: 91-day @ 16.29%CBK: 8.5yr IF Bond for 70 billionTOP: Banks access Discount Window Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-01-2826 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#03:15-19.JAN.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus of the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#03 of 2024;Davos: World Economic ForumUS: Dec Retail sales up 0.6%UK: Dec inflation up @ 4%2023: Diaspora remit @ $4.19 billionIMF: Approves $684 millionKE: G2G oil deal has failedSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-01-2124 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#02:08-12.JAN.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#02 of 2024;US: CPI inflation @ 3.4%CH: 2023 exports fell 4.6%CRP: Bitcoin ETF approved!KE: USD @ 160 & GBP @ 204TBILL: 91-day @ 16.14%TOP: Higher rates = Bond lossesSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-01-1524 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#01:01-05.JAN.2024Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#01 of 2024;US: DEC payrolls up 216KEZ: Euro inflation @ 2.9%OIL: Brent crude @ $79USD/KES @ 157 to 162TBILL: 91-day @ 16.05%CBK: New forex platformSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2024-01-0723 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#52:25-29.DEC.2023Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#52 of 2023;US: 2023: Nasdaq up 43% US: 10-year bond @ 3.86%OIL: Down 10% @ $77Gold: Up 13% @ $2,062KE: Dec inflation @ 6.6%KE: Q3/23 GDP @ 5.9%CBK: Raise bank capital Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-12-3125 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#51:18-22.DEC.2023Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets;including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#51 of 2023;US: PCE inflation @ 3.2%UK: CPI inflation @ 3.9%UK: Q3/23 GDP @ -0.1%KE: USD/KES @ 154 - 160KE: Nov remit @ $355MTOPIC: BPS for 2024/25Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-12-2527 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#50:11-15.DEC.2023Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#50 of 2023;FED: Holds rate + 3 cuts in 2024BOE: Holds rate @ 5.25%ECB: Holds rate @ 4%KE: USD/KES @ 153 to 160KE: 91-day T-bill @ 15.77%WB: Dev countries paid $443BSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-12-1823 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#49:04-08.DEC.2023Send us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#49 of 2023;US: Nonfarm payrolls @ 199KGold: Dips back to $2,000Crypto: Bitcoin @ $44KCBK: USD/KES @ 153T-Bill: 91-day @ 15.63%MPC: Raises CBR to 12.50%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-12-1121 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#48:27.NOV-01.DEC.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#48 of 2023;COP28 summit @ Dubai, UAEUS: OCT PCE inflation @ 3.5%US: Q3/23 GDP @ 5.2%EURO: NOV inflation @ 2.4%KE: NOV inflation @ 6.8%KE: Extends G2G fuel dealSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-12-0324 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#47:20-24.NOV.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#47 of 2023;CH: Spike in respiratory illnessFED: Policy to stay restrictiveOPEC: Fails to agree on productionCRP: Binance CEO pleads guiltyCBK: Tap sale for IF BondWB: $12B package for Kenya Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-11-2621 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#46:13-17.NOV.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#46 of 2023;US: Oct. inflation @ 3.2%UK: Oct. inflation @ 4.6%KE: Diaspora remit @ $355mKE: Debt @ Kes 10.58 trillionTOPIC: IMF approves $938mSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-11-1923 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#45.06-10.NOV.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#45 of 2023;FED: "Not confident" it has done enough!Moody's: Downgrades US to negativeKE: USD/KES now @ 161KE: 91-day T-bill @ 15.28%KE: 6.5-year IFB @ 17.93%TOPIC: Repay $2B EurobondSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-11-1222 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#44.30.OCT-03.NOV.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#44 of 2023;FED: Holds rates @ 5.25%-5.5%US: Nonfarm payrolls @ 150KEZ: Inflation down @ 2.9%BOE: Holds rates @ 5.25%KE: USD/KES @ 160TBILL: 91-day @ 15.18% Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-11-0524 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#43.23-27.OCT.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#43 of 2023;US: Q3-GDP grew @ 4.9%US: PCE inflation @ 3.7%ECB: Holds rates @ 4%KE: USD/KES @ 159TBILL: 91-day @ 15.11%CBK: KES is overvalued?Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-10-2926 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#42.16-20.OCT.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#42 of 2023;UK: Sep inflation @ 6.7%US: 10-year bond hits 5%Crypto: Bitcoin touches $30KKE: USD/KES @ 158CBK: IF Bond for 6.5 years GOK: Tap concessional loansSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-10-2326 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#41:09-13.OCT.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides you with a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#41 of 2023;IMF: World Economic OutlookUS: Sep CPI inflation @ 3.7%UK: Aug GDP @ 0.2%KE: Debt @ 10.52 trillionABSA: Fin Markets IndexSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-10-1523 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#40.02-06.OCT.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides you with a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#40 of 2023;US: Sep nonfarm payrolls @ 336KBOJ: Increases bond purchasesOIL: Brent fell 11% to $84/barrelKE: Q2 economy grew @ 5.4%CBK: MPC holds CBR @ 10.5%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-10-0826 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#39.25-29.SEP.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides you with a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#39 of 2023;US: Aug PCE inflation @ 3.9%US: Govt shutdown avertedEZ: Sep inflation dips to 4.3%OIL: Brent crude @ $95KE: Sep inflation @ 6.8%USD/KES @ 148 up to 154KE: Focus on syndicated loans Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-10-0124 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#38.18-22.SEP.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#38 of 2023;US: FED put rates on holdUK: Aug inflation dips to 6.7%UK: BOE held rates steadyUSD/KES @ 147 to 154T-BILL: 91-day @ 14.78%GOK: Reduces domestic borrowingSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-09-2526 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#37.11-15.SEP.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#37 of 2023;US: Aug inflation hotter @ 3.7%ECB: Hikes to record high of 4%UK: July GDP shrank by 0.5%KE: Aug Diaspora remit @ $354MKE: National debt above 10 TrillionSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-09-1825 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#36.04-08.SEP.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#36 of 2023;China: Decline imports & exportsUS: 2-year note @ 4.993%OIL: Brent crude @ $90.65GOLD @ $1,920 per ounceUSD/KES @ 146 up to 153KES: 91-day T-bill @ 14.23%TOPIC: Africa Climate SummitSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-09-1024 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#35.28.AUG-01.SEP.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#35 of 2023;US: Nonfarm payrolls @ 187KEuro zone: Aug inflation @ 5.3%China: Factory activity shrinksKE: Aug inflation @ 6.7%KE: Debt @ Kes 9.92 trillionSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-09-0423 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#34.21-25.AUG.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#34 of 2023;FED: Remains vigilant vs. inflationBRICS: Adds 6 new membersPBOC: Cuts 1-yr rate to 3.45%Turkey: Hikes rates to 25%T-Bill: 364-day rate @ 14.01%GOK: Steps back from oil import deal Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-08-2821 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#33.14-18.AUG.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides our listeners with a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#33 of 2023;UK: July inflation @ 6.8%China: PBoC cuts rates to 2.5%Russia: Hikes rates to 12%Japan: Q2: Econ grew @ 6% Argentina: Hikes rates to 118%(?)KE: Diaspora remit @ $378MCBK: Warns about Rate CapsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-08-2124 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#32:07-11.AUG.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides you with a brief and concise overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#32 of 2023;US: July CPI inflation @ 3.2%UK: Q2/23: Econ grew @ 0.2%China: July exports & imports plungeKE: MPC holds CBR @ 10.50%DhowCSD: Invest in T-bills & bondsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-08-1321 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#31.31.JUL-04.AUG.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenya markets.Highlights: Week#31 of 2023;Fitch: Downgrades US to AA+US: July Non-farm @ 187KUK: BOE raises rates to 5.25%EZ: Q2/23: Econ grew @ 0.3%CBK: Launches DhowCSDMoody's: Buyback = Default?Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-08-0727 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#31.31.JUL-04.AUG.2023A weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenya markets.Highlights: Week#31 of 2023;Fitch: Downgrades US to AA+US: July non-farm payrolls @ 187KUK: BOE raises rates to 5.25%EZ: Q2/23: Econ grew @ 0.3%CBK: Launches DhowCSDMoody's: Bond buyback = DefaultSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-08-0727 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#30.24-28.JUL.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#30 of 2023;US: FED hikes rates to 5.25%US: PCE inflation down @ 3%EZ: ECB hikes rates to 3.75%JP: BOJ eases yield curve controlIMF: World Econ Outlook - July 2023Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-07-3124 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#29.17-21.JUL.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#29 of 2023;US: Growth projected @ 1.9%UK: June inflation @ 7.9%Wheat: Price rises on Russian attackCBK: Tap sale bids @ Kes 44 billionKE: Raise $1B via syndicateKE: Rating downgraded + outlook is negativeKE: Plans to hedge oil importsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please...
2023-07-2424 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#28.10-14.JUL.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides you with a broad overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#28 of 2023;US: Consumer inflation @ 3%UK: Mortgages at 15-year highsCrypto: Sharp rally after court decisionKE: Diaspora remit June @ $346mKE: 5-year bond @ 16.84%KE: Revenue collection @ 95%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-07-1622 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#27.03-07.JUL.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#27 of 2023;US: June nonfarm payrolls @ 209KUS: Minutes of Fed's policy meetingUS: 2-year Treasury note @ 5.12%KE: Q1/2023: GDP growth @ 5.3%KE: National debt @ Kes 9.8 trillionSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-07-1023 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#26.26-30.JUN.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#26 of 2023;US: GDP growth revised up to 2%US: PCE May inflation @ 4.6%EZ: Euro zone June inflation @ 5.5%KE: Kenya's June inflation @ 7.9%CBK: MPC hikes CBR to 10.50%KE: Refinance Eurobond @ 11%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-07-0322 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#25.19-23.JUN.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#25 of 2023;UK: Inflation hot @ 8.7%UK: BoE hikes by 50bps to 5%CH: China cuts prime lending ratesTK: Turkey doubles rate to 15%KE: Debt exceeds RecurrentKE: Power monopoly to end Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-06-2621 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#24.12-16.JUN.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#24 of 2023;US: Fed holds rates @ 5.25%US: CPI inflation down to 4%EZ: ECB hikes by 25bps to 3.5%Crypto: Blackrock to issue Bitcoin ETFKE: Diaspora remittances @ $352mKE: 7-yr bond raises Kes 213BKE: Budget highlights Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-06-1825 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#23.05-09.JUN.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides an update of the latest developments in the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#23 of 2023;EZ: Euro zone falls into a recessionJP: Japan's economy grew @ 2.7%CH: Chinese exports fall by 7.5%KE: Kenya's FX reserves @ $7.5BKE: Domestic borrowing @ Kes 520BCBK: 7-year infrastructure bondSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-06-1122 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#22.29.MAY-02.JUN.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides our listeners with a broad overview of the global financial markets, including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#22 of 2023;US: Debt ceiling approved & signedUS: Non-farm payrolls @ 339KEZ: Euro zone inflation @ 6.1%KE: Kenya's inflation @ 8%CBK: MPC holds CBR @ 9.50%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-06-0422 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#21.22-26.MAY.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#21 of 2023;US: Debt ceiling agreement reachedUS: PCE inflation @ 4.7%DE: Germany now in a recessionUK: CPI inflation @ 8.7%KE: Shilling continues to depreciate Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-05-2823 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#20:15-19.MAY.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.And with a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#20 of 2023;G-7 meeting held @ Hiroshima, JapanUS: Debt ceiling talks break downKE: Diaspora remittances @ $320mKE: President nominates CBK GovernorSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-05-2221 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#19.08-12.MAY.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.Including a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#19 of 2023;US: April CPI inflation @ 4.9%US: Debt ceiling takes center stageUK: BoE raises rates by 25bps to 4.5%UK: Q1/2023: GDP growth @ 0.1%Bitcoin: Falls 11% to $26KKE: Moody's downgrades Kenya Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-05-1523 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#18.01-05.MAY.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#18 of 2023:US: Fed raises rates by 25 bpsEZ: ECB raises rates by 25 bpsUS: Non-farm payrolls @ 253KKE: Economy grew @ 4.8% in 2022KE: Treasury submits Finance Bill 2023Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-05-0821 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#17.24-28.APR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan financial markets.Highlights: Week#17 of 2023;US: PCE inflation rises to 4.6%US: Q1/2023: GDP growth slows down to 1.1%EU: Q1/2023: Euro zone economy grew @ 0.1%KE: April: Overall inflation declined to 7.9%KE: Debt repayments surpass recurrent expenditure!Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-05-0122 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#16.17-21.APRIL.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#16 of 2023;UK: March inflation @ 10.1%China: GDP for Q1/2023 @ 4.5%EU: Parliament approves crypto regulations CBK: 3-year bond - undersubscribedCBK: 15-year bond - cancelledIMF to CBK: Allow KES to depreciateSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-04-2423 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#15:11-14.APR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that presents a brief overview of the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#15 of 2023;US: Inflation cooling off @ 5%China: Export growth @ 15%UK: FEB: GDP growth flat @ 0%Gold: Still above $2K per ounceIMF: World Economic Outlook for 2023Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-04-1723 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#14.03-06.APR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.And with a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#14 of 2023;US: Non-farm payrolls slows down to 236KOIL: Spikes by 6% as OPEC+ cuts productionGOLD: Breaks above $2,000 per ounceKES: 5th worst performing currency in AfricaWB: Kenya's inability to refinance $2B EurobondSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-04-1019 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#13.27-31.MAR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast covering the major headlines in the global financial markets.And with a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: week#13 of 2023;IMF: Global economic growth @ 2.9% in 2023US: Fed's preferred measure of inflation @ 4.6%EZ: Euro zone inflation drops to 6.9%KE: Headline inflation remained same @ 9.2%CBK: MPC raises CBR by 75 bps to 9.5%Support the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-04-0326 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#12:20-24.MAR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast that provides a broad overview of the global financial markets.And with a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#12 of 2023;US: Fed hikes rates by 25 bpsUK: BoE hikes rates by 25 bpsUK: Feb annual inflation @ 10.4%KE: CBK's MPC meets on 29th MarchKE: CBK issues FX codeSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-03-2724 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#11:13-17.MAR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast about the global financial markets.With a special focus on Kenya.Highlights: week#11 of 2023;Moody's: Downgrades US banking system to negativeUS: CPI inflation for Feb @ 6%ECB: Hikes rate by 50bps to 3.0%UBS: To buy Credit Suisse for $3.2 billionKenya: To import oil on credit to ease $ demandSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-03-2026 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#10.06-10.MAR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast about the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan Markets.Highlights of week#10 of 2023;US: 2nd largest bank failure in US history.US: Non-farm payrolls hot @ 311KUS FED: Expect higher rates Kenya: CBK auctions 17-year IFB @ 14.39%Kenya: Concessional loans to repay EurobondSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-03-1322 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#09.27.FEB-03.MAR.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast about the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights of week#09 of 2023;Euro zone: inflation reportQuestion: US non-farm payrolls?Kenya: US dollar shortageKenya: Debt ceiling = GDP%Kenya: Credit rating downgradedSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-03-0619 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#08.20-24.FEB.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast about the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets.Highlights: Week#08 of 2023; 1 year since Russia invaded UkraineMinutes: Latest Fed policy meetingCBK: offers 17-year IFB bondKenya: Eurobond repayment optionsSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-02-2720 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#07.13-17.FEB.2023Send us a textA weekly podcast about the global financial markets.With a special focus on the Kenyan markets. The highlights;US inflation dataUK inflation dataChina economy: off to slow startKenya: 17-year infrastructure bondSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
2023-02-1922 minThe Market Colour PodcastWEEK#06:2023:06-10.FEBSend us a textA weekly update of the global financial markets with a special focus on Kenya.In this episode we are reviewing the 6th week of 2023. Highlights;Japan: Talk of new governor @ BOJUK: Narrowly avoids a recessionKenya: Diaspora remittances remain strongKenya: Treasury taps OD facility @ CBKSupport the showNow available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Please listen and consider subscribing.
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