What moved markets this week (Oct 13 -17)

    Ezinne Nnorom | Editor’s picks | Oct 19, 2025    
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Nigeria's consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate dropped significantly to 18.02 percent in September 2025, falling below the 20 percent threshold for the first time in three years and strengthening the case for interest rate cuts.

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