What moved markets this week (Oct 5-11)

    Eniola Olatunji | Top Stories | Oct 11, 2025    
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The World Bank revised China’s 2025 GDP forecast upward due to strong manufacturing and exports, signalling robust economic resilience. Meanwhile, major domestic developments in Nigeria propelled market activity, including the nation’s placement on the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Watch List following improvements in FX liquidity.

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