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Save for the brief dip in March, the market largely posted strong gains in H1 2025, maintaining a steady upward trajectory that culminated in a historic milestone as the All-Share Index (ASI) soared to an all-time high of 121,257.69 points, marking a solid year-to-date gain of +16.57%.<\/p><p>In the first half of 2025, the Monetary Policy Committee&#8217;s (MPC) decision to maintain a cautious stance sent a strong signal to the market that interest rates may have peaked, sparking speculation about potential rate cuts later in the year. This expectation influenced yield movements in the fixed income market, particularly in Q2 2025.<\/p><p>Building on the foundational reforms done in the FX market in 2023 and 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continued to implement measures to improve transparency and liquidity in the foreign exchange market in 2025. 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