The Market Colour Podcast

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Week#13: 30.Mar-03.Apr. 2026; US: March Nonfarm payrolls @ 178KADP: Private sector jobs @ 62KEZ: March inflation jumps to 2.5%2026: Dow down 3.8% & 10-year @ 4.3%OIL: Brent up 8% @ $109GOLD: March down 13% @ $4,587KE: March inflation @ 4.4%CBK: USD/KES @ 129.99TBILL: 91-day @ 7.40% & CBR @ 8.75%KE: "Delayed" bond interest paymentsSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Highlights: Week#12 of 2026; OECD: 2026 US inflation @ 4.2% US: Private credit facing challengesEZ: Borrowing cost at 15-year highsJP: Feb inflation dips to 1.3%UK: Feb inflation flat @ 3%US: Dow fell by 800 pointsOIL: Brent 3-year high @ $112GOLD: Recovers above $4,500CBK: USD/KES @ 129.72TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.42%KE: Alternative oil sourcesKE: Crypto firms coming to NBISupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Week#11: 16-20: March 2026 FED: Holds rate @ 3.5%-3.75%US: PPI inflation @ 3.4%ECB: Holds policy rate @ 2%BOE: Holds policy rate @ 3.75%OIL: Brent crude tops @ $112Gold: Down 10% @ $4,574CBK: USD/KES @ 129.52TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.56%TOP: Regulation of StablecoinsSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and consider subscribing.

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Week#10: 09-13: March 2026; US: CPI @ 2.4% & PCE @ 2.8%US: Deficit in Feb @ $1 trillionUS: Q4/25 GDP down @ 0.7%UK: Jan.26 GDP was flat @ 0% OIL: Brent still above $100GOLD: Down 2% @ $5,052CBK: USD/KES @ 129.30FEB: FX Remittance @ $412mTBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.56%KPC: Shares debut @ Kes 9.30KMRC: To issue a Green bondSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and c...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Week#09: 02-06: March 2026; WAR: US-Israel vs. Iran continues US: Nonfarm payrolls fall 92KCH: 2026 GDP target @ 4.5%EZ: Feb inflation up @ 1.9%OIL: Surges 35% above $90Gold: Dips 2.4% @ $5,149Clarity Act: Yield for StablecoinsCBK: USD/KES @ 129.20CBK: FX reserves @ $14.59BTBILL: 364-day rate @ 8.64%KPC IPO: Retail investor apathySupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please li...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the financial markets. Highlights: Week#08 of 2026; WAR: US-Israel attack IranUS: Producer inflation @ 0.8%CH: Holds rates @ 3% & 3.5%Dimon: Cautions lofty asset pricesOIL: Risk premium $8 per barrelGold: Feb up 7% @ $5,230CBK: Feb inflation @ 4.3%CBK: USD/KES fix @ 129.02TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.58%BAT: Final dividend @ Kes60IMF: Mobile money for GDP forecastSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Pl...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Highlights: Week#07 of 2026; US: Trump tariffs struck downUS: Q4/25 GDP grew @ 1.4%US: Dec PCE inflation @ 3%JP: Q4/25 GDP grew @ 0.1%UK: Jan inflation dips @ 3%Gold: Spot up @ $5,071/oz.CBK: USD/KES fix @ 129.02TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.58%CMA: KPC IPO ext. 3 daysNSE: Orders x4 on Ziidi TraderKE: New Eurobond $2.25B to Buyback $500mSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen ...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets, with a focus on Kenya. Highlights: Week#06 of 2026; US: Nonfarm payrolls @ 130KUS: Jan CPI inflation @ 2.4%UK: Q4/25 GDP grew @ 0.1%Gold: Rose 2% @ $5,030/oz.CBK: MPC cut 25bps @ 8.75%CBK: USD/KES static @ 129.02CBK: Jan FX remit. @ $411mTBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.60%NSE: Official launch Ziidi TraderSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and consider subscribing.

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global markets. Highlights: Week#05 of 2026; US: Nonfarm payrolls delayedEZ: Jan inflation cool @ 1.7%EZ: ECB holds policy @ 2%UK: BOE holds policy @ 3.75%US: Dow breaks 50,000Gold: Stable @ $4,950Bitcoin: Rebounds to $70KCBK: USD/KES @ 129.02TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.62%Absa: Buyout in Retail Banking SectorSafaricom: Interim dividend Kes 0.85Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and co...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the financial markets. Highlights: Week#04 of 2026; FED: Holds rate @ 3.5%-3.75%FED: Trump nominates WarshUS: Q3/25 GDP grew @ 4.4%NOR: SWF profit @ $247BGold: Fell by 9% to $4,895Bitcoin: Down 6% @ $79,000KE: Jan 2026 inflation @ 4.4%CBK: USD/KES @ 129.03TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.63%KE: Moody's upgrades credit ratingDebt-for-Food security swap?Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and cons...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#03 of 2026; IMF: Jan 2026: World Econ OutlookGreenland: US tariffs vs. EU "bazooka"CH: Holds rates @ 3% & 3.5%Geopolitics: "Sell America" tradeGold @ $4,980 & Silver @ $100CBK: USD/KES @ 129.02TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.72%KE: KPC IPO for Kes106B KE: Nedbank acquires NCBASupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen a...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#02 of 2026; US: Dec CPI inflation @ 2.6%US: Independence of the FEDCH: Trade surplus @ $1.2 trillionUK: Nov GDP grew @ 0.3%Gold: Rose 2% @ $4,600CBK: USD/KES @ 129.032025: FX remittances @ $5BTBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.70%Objections to Safaricom saleSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and consider subscribing.

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#01 of 2026; US: Dec nonfarm @ 50KUS: Stocks lifted by jobs dataUS: Expect 2 rate cuts in 2026Oil: Supply disruption in Iran & VenezuelaGold: Break above $5K in 2026Crypto: ETF's & Institutional investorsKE: Q3/25 GDP grew @ 4.9%KE: Dec inflation @ 4.5%CBK: USD/KES @ 128.99CBK: KESONIA @ 8.97%TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.72%TOP: New Tax on US remittancesSupport the show Now available o...

Send us Fan Mail A special episode of The Market Colour Podcast. An annual review of the financial markets in 2025. Snapshot of 2025: The year of Trump tariffs, the AI trade & stocks, the easing of monetary policy and Kenya's escalating national debt, plus much more. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and consider subscribing.

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week #52 of 2025; US: Q3 GDP grew @ 4.3%US: 2026: Growth vs. rate cuts?OIL: YTD down 20% on supply glutSilver: YTD up 167% @ $77Gold: YTD up 70% @ $4,500CBK: USD/KES fixed @ 129CBK: FX reserves @ $12.16B CBK: KESONIA @ 9.01%TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.72%NSE: Trade shares on MpesaSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and co...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week #51 of 2025; US: Nov nonfarm payrolls @ 64KUS: Nov CPI inflation @ 2.7%UK: Nov inflation @ 3.2%BOE: Cuts 25 bps to 3.75%ECB: Holds policy rate @ 2%BOJ: Raises 25 bps to 0.75%Silver: YTD 132% @ $67Gold: YTD 65% @ $4,346CBK: USD/KES @ 128.94CBK: Forex Reserves @ $12.13BCBK: Nov Remittance @ $388mTBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.77%CMA: Queries Diageo sale & EABL bond KE: Debt @ Kes12.25 tr...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#50 of 2025; FED: Cuts 25 bps to 3.5%-3.75%FED: Caution on further rate cutsUS: Rotation from AI to value stocksSilver: YTD up 112% @ $64 / oz.CBK: USD/KES @ 129.16TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.77%Safaricom: Bond raises Kes 20BKPC: IPO for Kes 100B in Q1/2026CBK: Financial Inclusion StrategyMPC: Cuts CBR by 25 bps to 9%Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify a...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week #49 of 2025; US: Sep PCE inflation @ 2.8%US: ADP payrolls cut 32K jobsFED: 87% chance of rate cut EZ: Nov CPI inflation @ 2.2%Gold: Stable @ $4,212 /oz.Bitcoin: 4-year cycle & volatilityKE: Nov inflation @ 4.5%CBK: USD/KES @ 129.41 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.77%NSE: Family bank raises Kes 8BGOK: Sells 15% of SafaricomSupport the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Pod...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week #48 of 2025; US: Quiet week on econ dataUS: Stocks rally despite Tech pull backUS: 85% chance for rate cutGold: Up 3% to $4,192 / oz.CBK: USD/KES @ 129.86CBK: Forex @ $11.95 billionTBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.77%WB: Kenya 2025 GDP @ 4.9%Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen and consider subscribing.

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#47 of 2025; US: Sep nonfarm @ 119K US: Oct CPI data cancelledCME: 70% for Dec rate cutJP: Stimulus package of $135BGold: Stable @ $4,065/oz.Bitcoin: Freefalling @ $80KCBK: USD/KES dips @ 129.96TBILL: 91-day rate @ 7.78%CMA: Safcom bond @ Kes 40BZenith: To buy ParamountCBK: Liquidity ratio @ 60%Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Mus...