The Market Colour Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#29 of 2025; US: June CPI inflation @ 2.7% UK: June inflation @ 3.6% CH: Q2 GDP grew @ 5.2% US: 15-20% tariff on EU CRP: Ether up 18% @ $3,500 CBK: USD/KES @ 129.24 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.12% KE: Debt @ Kes 11.5 trillion NSE: Lists 1st equity ETF Support the show Now available on Apple Podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#28 of 2025; US: 35% tariff on Canada FED: Minutes of June meeting US: Stocks decline due to tariffs Gold: Safe haven push to $3,372 Bitcoin: New record high @ $118K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.24 CBK: June remittance @ $423m TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.14% KE: Foreign debt repayments Support the show Now...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#27 of 2025; WB: 2025 global growth @ 2.3% US: June nonfarm payrolls @ 147K FED: Rate cuts held by tariffs EZ: June inflation @ 2%  KE: Q1/25 GDP @ 4.9% KE: June inflation @ 3.8% CBK: USD/KES @ 129.24 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.14% UN: Kenya debt service cost Support the show Now available...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#26 of 2025; US: May PCE inflation @ 2.3% FED: Proposes to ease capital rules Oil: Fell by 12% to btw $65-$67 Gold: Dips by 3% to $3,277 CBK: USD/KES @ 129.29 CBK: FX reserves @ $10.8B TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.13% KE: Domestic borrowing program Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts,...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#25 of 2025; US: Launches attack on Iran FED: Holds rate @ 4.25%-4.5% BOE: Holds rate @ 4.25% SNB: Cuts 25 bps to 0% Oil: Expected to test $80/barrel  Gold: Expected to test $3,500/oz. CBK: USD/KES @ 129.28 CBK: May remittance @ $440m TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.16% CBK: Reduced demand for loans S...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed with a weekly overview of the financial markets. Highlights: Week#24 of 2025; US: May CPI inflation @ 2.4% CH: Exports to US decline 34% CH: Removes tariffs on African exports US: Markets tumble as Israel attacks Iran Oil: Rose $5/barrel on supply concerns Gold: Rose 4% on flight to safety CBK: MPC cuts 25 bps to 9.75% CBK: USD/KES @ 129.24 TBILL: 91-day rate...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed with a weekly update of the financial markets. Highlights: Week#23 of 2025; US: May nonfarm payrolls @ 139K OECD: US growth @ 1.6% in 2025 US: Crack in the bond market? EZ: May inflation cool @ 1.9% ECB: Cuts 25 bps now @ 2% Gold: Stable @ $3,316 / oz. CBK: USD/KES @ 129.22 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.28% CBK: Banks ready to offer crypto Support the show Now availa...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets.  Highlights: Week#22 of 2025; US: April PCE inflation @ 2.1% US: May: Good month for stocks US: Court pauses ruling on reciprocal tariffs Gold: Dips 2% to $3,293 / oz. Bitcoin: Strategic balance sheet asset? KNBS: May inflation @ 3.8% CBK: USD/KES @ 129.26 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.29% CBK: Debt @ Kes 11.3 tril...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#21 of 2025; Tariffs: 50% on EU & 25% on Apple JP: April inflation @ 3.5% UK: April inflation @ 3.5% DE: Q1-2025 GDP @ 0.4% Gold: Rose 5% to $3,362/oz. Bitcoin: Hit new high @ $112K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.23 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.32% Coming soon: Crypto ETF @ NSE Support the show Now...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#20 of 2025; US-China: Suspend tariffs for 90-days US: April CPI inflation @ 2.3% US: Credit rating downgraded Gold: Price fell 4% to $3,188 / oz. Coinbase: Now in the S&P 500 index CBK: USD/KES @ 129.25 CBK: FX reserves @ $10.16B TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.36% KE: April diaspora remit @ $423...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#19 of 2025; US: FED holds @ 4.25%-4.5% UK: BOE cuts 25bps to 4.25% US and UK sign a trade deal CH: Exports up despite tariffs Gold: Up 3% @ $3,340 /oz. Bitcoin: Up 6% @ $103K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.27 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.38% NSE: Safcom PAT @ Kes46B KE: 2024 GDP grew @ 4.7% Support the show N...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#18 of 2025; US: April nonfarm payrolls @ 177K US: March PCE inflation @ 2.3% US: Q1 GDP contracted by 0.3% Euro: Q1 GDP grew @ 0.4% Euro: April inflation @ 2.2% CBK: USD/KES @ 129.34 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.40% IMF: Conditions for new funding Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts,...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#17 of 2025; USD: Losing safe haven status? US-China: No trade talks yet Oil: Price falls due to oversupply Gold: Dips 1% to $3,290 / oz. Bitcoin: Rebounds to $94K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.54 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.44% CBK: Review credit pricing model IMF: World Economic Outlook Support the...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#16 of 2025; FED: Balance inflation & employment US: Trump calls for lower rates China: Q1/25 GDP grew @ 5.4% EZ: ECB cuts 25 bps to 2.25% UK: March inflation @ 2.6% JP: March inflation @ 3.6% Gold: Gained 3% to $3,326  CBK: USD/KES @ 129.79 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.46% KE: Reduction in int...

Send us Fan Mail Keeping you informed of the latest developments in the financial markets. Highlights: Week#15 of 2025; US: March CPI inflation dips to 2.4% Tariffs: US @ 145% vs. China @ 125% US: Yields rise as investors dump Treasuries Gold: Up 6% @ $3,235 per oz. CBK: USD/KES @ 129.67 CBK: March remittance @ $423m TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.50% CBK: MPC cuts CBR to 10% Support the show Now availabl...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#14 of 2025; US: Stocks plummet due to tariffs US: March nonfarm payrolls @ 228K US: Q1/25 GDP projected @ 0.3% EZ: March inflation dips to 2.2% Gold: Falls 3% to $3,024 / oz. CBK: USD/KES @ 129.25 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.62% CBK: MPC meet on 8th April KE: To import 5m bags of maize Support the show Now available on...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#13 of 2025; US: Feb PCE inflation @ 2.8% US: Consumer confidence at 10-year low US: 25% tariff on imported cars UK: Feb CPI inflation @ 2.8% Gold: Another record @ $3,086 Bitcoin: Down 3% @ $83,000 CBK: USD/KES @ 129.37 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.79% KE: Requests new IMF program Support the show Now available on Apple...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#13 of 2025; US: Feb PCE inflation @ 2.8% US: Consumer confidence at 10-year low US: 25% tariff on imported cars UK: Feb CPI inflation @ 2.8% Gold: Another record @ $3,086 Bitcoin: Down 3% @ $83,000 CBK: USD/KES @ 129.37 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.79% KE: Requests new IMF program Support the show Now available on Apple...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#12 of 2025; OECD: Global growth @ 3.1% FED: Holds & projects 2 rate cuts BOE: Holds policy rate @ 4.5% BOJ: Holds policy rate @ 0.5% Gold: Hits new high @ $3,057 CBK: USD/KES @ 129.38 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.84% KE: Forex up $913m @ $10B Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#11 of 2025; US: Feb CPI inflation @ 2.8% US: Dalio warns about US debt Gold: Breaks above $3,000/oz. Bitcoin: Recovers above $84K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.43 CBK: Feb FX Remit @ $382m TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.91% NSE: Absa MSCI - ETF KE: Dollar funds @ Kes 42B Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podca...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#10 of 2025; US: Feb nonfarm payrolls @ 151K EZ: Feb inflation dips to 2.4% ECB: Cuts 25 bps to 2.50% Gold: Gains 1.7% to $2,906/oz. US: Creates Bitcoin Reserve CBK: USD/KES @ 129.23 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.92% CBK: Debt @ Kes 10.9 trillion TOP: Money Market Funds Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Go...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#09 of 2025; US: Jan PCE inflation @ 2.5% US: Tariffs kick-in 4th March US: Q1 data points to -ve GDP Gold: Lost 3% to $2,846 / oz. Bitcoin: Down 11% @ $84K KE: Feb inflation up @ 3.5% CBK: USD/KES @ 129.31 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.93% KE: Back to the Eurobond Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#08 of 2025; UK: Jan inflation @ 3% JP: Jan inflation @ 4% US: Dow lost 748 points Gold: New high @ $2,954 Crypto: Bybit hacked $1.5B CBK: USD/KES @ 129.45 TBILL: 91-day @ 8.94% TOP: Transmission of CB-Rate Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Please listen an...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly update of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#07 of 2025; US: Jan CPI inflation @ 3% UK: Q4/24 GDP grew @ 0.1% US: Clarity on reciprocal tariffs Gold: New record @ $2,942/oz. Bitcoin: Consolidates @ $97K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.21 TBILL: 91-day rate @ 8.96% CBK: Jan FX remits @ $427m CBK: FX set to rise by $1.45B Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Goo...

Send us Fan Mail A weekly overview of the global financial markets. Highlights: Week#06 of 2025; US: Jan nonfarm @ 143K FED: Tariffs = higher rates EZ: Jan inflation @ 2.5% UK: BoE cut 25bps to 4.5% Gold: Safe-haven @ $2,862 Bitcoin: Tumbles to $95K CBK: USD/KES @ 129.19 TBILL: 91-day @ 9.11% MPC: CBR @ 10.75% & CRR @ 3.25% Support the show Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spo...