Akintunde Oyedokun
Research Analyst
Oil prices rose about 1% on Monday as expectations of a U.S. rate cut grew and confidence waned in a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could lift Russian oil exports.
Brent settled at $63.37, and WTI closed at $58.84, recovering from last week’s lows. Cooling optimism around peace talks kept geopolitical risks in view, while Russia’s November oil and gas revenues are expected to fall about 35% year-on-year due to lower prices and a stronger rouble.
German Business Confidence Falls as Recovery Stalls
Germany’s business sentiment slipped in November, with the Ifo index at 88.1, below expectations. Most sectors weakened, except for a small gain in services. While companies viewed their current situation slightly better, overall optimism has stalled amid slow reforms. Modest growth is expected in the final quarter of 2025, with a stronger recovery likely next year as government spending begins to take effect.
U.S. Growth To Rise Modestly, Jobs Remain Weak
U.S. economic growth is expected to reach 2% next year, led by consumer spending and business investment, while job gains remain sluggish. Inflation may ease slightly to 2.6%, with tariffs contributing to higher prices. The Federal Reserve is likely to implement only limited rate cuts, approaching a neutral policy stance. Tariffs and stricter immigration policies are seen as the main risks to the outlook.
Ghana Eyes Further Rate Cuts As Inflation Eases
Ghana’s central bank may cut interest rates again after inflation fell faster than expected, leaving real borrowing costs high. With inflation set to stabilize around 8% by 2026, strong economic growth, stable currency, and rising reserves indicate the country is moving from recovery into expansion.
The move aims to support lending and sustain the economy’s growth momentum.
NNPC Reports ₦5.4 Trillion Profit, Targets Major Growth
NNPC Ltd posted a 64% rise in 2024 net profit to ₦5.4 trillion ($3.6 billion), driven by internal reforms and workforce efforts. The company plans to attract $60 billion in energy investments by 2030, increase oil output to 3 million barrels per day, and raise gas production to 12 billion cubic feet per day. Challenges like theft, pipeline vandalism, and underinvestment continue to limit Nigeria’s production. Since its first profit in 2020, NNPC has restructured under the Petroleum Industry Act and aims to become a publicly traded commercial entity.
Invest 2026 Traders & Investors Summit
Theme: Pre-Election Year Investment Opportunities & Risks
Sub-Topics
1. Comprehensive Earnings Guide for Profitable Investing and Trading in 2026, by Mr Peter Sunday Adebola, Managing Director/CEO Edgefield Capital Management Ltd
2. Pre-Election Year Rally: How Economic Events & Tax Reforms Fuel Bull Or Bear Cases In 2026, by Mr Teriba Adeboye, MD/CEO, Qualinvest Capital ltd
3. NGX Pre-Election Year Performance & Historical Patterns:10 Golden Stocks For Profitably Investing, by Mr Ambrose Omordion, CRO. Investdata Consulting Ltd
4. Nigeria Infrastructural Gap & Fiscal Policy Reforms: Where are Investment Opportunities in 2026, by Mr Tope Ojo, Managing Partner, Tope & Tunde Estate Surveyors & Valuers
5. Investment Opportunities In The Alternative Markets In 2026 & Beyond, by Dr Sylvester Anaba (PhD, FCS) Head Research, United Capital Plc
6. The Pre-election Economy & 2016 Budget: Implementation and Impact On NGX, by Mr Abiola Rasaq, Former Head, Investor Relations & Portfolio Investments United Bank For Africa Plc
7. NGX New Highs & Correction: The Power Of Price Action, Time & Momentum In Profitable Trading In 2026 & Beyound, by Mr Abdul-Rasheed Oshoma Momoh, ED Operations, TRW Stockbrokers Ltd
8. Strategies For Equity Investing & Trading In A Pre-Election Year, by Mr Kebira Jimoh Aruna, MD/CEO GlobalView Capital Ltd
Riding the tide of pre- election Years in Nigeria, 2026 is not just any year—it’s part of a powerful historical trend or pattern that should be known to smart traders or discerning investors in any investment window, market or exchange in Nigeria today. It comes with tradable opportunities and risks that are associated with elections and post-elections. The ability to navigate between politics and economy creates the wealth to makes the difference in your investment. The reading of a nation’s electoral cycle and how investors perceive whether there could be a change in leadership or continuity, is a major factor that results in much of the uncertainty in pre-election years have been known for. This, it is believed can, and does spike market volatility and businesses, especially when it is seen that a new party may take power. This summit will help market players to navigate 2026 profitably by maximizing gains and minimize losses
Take away from this summit includes:
How to construct a resilient and Powerful Portfolio that adapts to market and economic changes.
● What to expect from the market and economy as the new tax reforms kicks off in 2026.
● Why historical patterns and trends in Nigerian election cycle is important when taking your investment decision in 2026 and beyond.
● The power of liquidity and corporate earnings in price movement.
● How to anticipate big sector moves and recovery in 2026 with ongoing reforms
● Understanding the cycle of 4 years opportunities time frames that comes with election preparation in Nigeria
● 10 golden stocks for 2026
Date: December 6, 2025
Fee: N75,000
Venue: Zoom
If you want to be among the winning investors and traders in 2026, send Yes to: 08028164085, or 08179547605 now.
