About this podcast
Markets Talk is one of several original podcasts by Daba Finance, Africa’s premier multi-asset investment platform empowering hundreds of thousands of investors worldwide to invest safely and easily across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IPOs, and venture capital in West, Central Africa and beyond.
Each week, we break down the most important trends shaping African markets — with sharp analysis of the BRVM, Francophone West Africa’s regional exchange and the 5th largest stock market in Africa.
Whether you’re an active investor or just getting started, Markets Talk gives you the clarity and context you need to invest and build wealth in Africa with confidence.
Episodes
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- BRVM, NGX Stocks Rebound After Weeks of Decline · 10 min · Episode 128This week on Markets Talk, West African stock markets returned to positive territory! The BRVM gained 1.05% after 2 consecutive weeks of declines, while Nigeria's NGX advanced…
- BRVM and NGX Hold Steady as Select Stocks Soar · 10 min · Episode 127In this episode of Markets Talk by Daba Finance, we cover the biggest developments across the BRVM and Nigerian Exchange during the week of October 5–9, 2026.The BRVM Composite…
- BRVM Rebounds as NGX Rally Takes a Breather · 9 min · Episode 126In this episode of Markets Talk, we review a mixed but opportunity-filled week across the BRVM and NGX. The BRVM returned to positive territory, while the NGX experienced a…
- Bridge Bank Makes BRVM Debut as NGX Hits Record High · 9 min · Episode 125In this episode of Markets Talk, we review a contrasting week across the BRVM and NGX. Nigerian equities extended their rally as the NGX All-Share Index reached new highs, while…
- Stocks Mixed Across West Africa's NGX, BRVM Markets · 8 min · Episode 124This week on Markets Talk, we break down two very different market stories across the BRVM and NGX. Nigeria’s NGX All-Share Index rebounded strongly as gains spread across…
- NGX Goes Live on Daba With Dangote Refinery IPO in Focus · 10 min · Episode 123Since our last episode, a lot has happened at Daba. Daba has partnered with Nigeria’s Coronation Group, launched NGX investing on the platform, and opened access to the Dangote…
- BRVM Benchmark Index Holds Above 530 Points as Rally Eases · 10 min · Episode 122The BRVM held near record levels after its strong rally, with the Composite and BRVM 30 both ending the week higher. In this episode of Markets Talk, we review the week’s…
- BRVM Composite Crosses 500 Points for the First Time Ever · 9 min · Episode 121The BRVM delivered a historic week as the Composite crossed 500 points for the first time and equity market capitalization moved above 20 trillion CFA francs.We break down the…
- Sicor Gains 42% as BRVM Composite Hits Year-High · 8 min · Episode 120The BRVM delivered another strong week, with all major indexes advancing and trading activity rising sharply. In this episode of Markets Talk, we break down the market’s…
- Why Africa Needs a Cocoa "Cartel" · 9 min · Episode 119Four African countries — Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon — produce around 75% of the world’s cocoa, yet farmers capture only a small share of the value created by the…
- BRVM Posts Weekly Gain as Sicor, Sitab Lead Rally · 9 min · Episode 118The BRVM finished another week higher, with all major indexes posting gains despite lighter trading activity. In this episode, we break down the week’s top-performing stocks, key…
- Dangote Refinery: Inside Africas Biggest Ever IPO · 7 min · Episode 117In the mid-week edition of Daba Markets Talk, we examine the planned IPO of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and why it could become a defining moment for African capital markets…
- BRVM Pulls Back as Profit-Taking Ends Weeks of Gains · 9 min · Episode 116In this episode of Markets Talk, we review a week of consolidation on the BRVM, with slight declines in the main indexes but strong gains among selected stocks. We examine the…
- Will West African Countries Finally Have a Single Currency? · 9 min · Episode 115ECOWAS is once again targeting 2027 for the launch of the Eco, a shared currency intended to make trade, payments, and investment easier across West Africa. This episode traces…
- BRVM Extends Gains as Banking Stocks Lead Market Higher · 9 min · Episode 114In this episode of Daba Markets Talk, we examine another positive week for the BRVM, with all major indexes closing higher. We break down the top-performing stocks, bond-market…
- Bridge Bank $118M IPO Sells Out in 24 Hours · 11 min · Episode 113Bridge Bank Group Côte d’Ivoire’s IPO sold out in less than 24 hours, despite being scheduled to remain open for more than 2 weeks. In this midweek edition of Daba Markets Talk…
- Uniwax Leads Another Week of BRVM Stock Market Gains · 10 min · Episode 112In this episode of Markets Talk, we review the BRVM’s performance from July 13 to July 17, 2026. We examine gains across the main market indexes, rising trading activity, and the…
- Bridge Bank Listing Looms as BRVM Rally Gains Strength · 10 min · Episode 111In this episode of Daba Markets Talk, we review another strong week for the BRVM as the major indexes closed higher and trading activity increased. We examine the market’s…
- African Stock Markets Now Worth Over $2T as Retail Access Broadens · 10 min · Episode 110In this first mid-week edition of Daba Markets Talk, we explore Africa’s fast-growing stock markets and why the continent’s exchanges are becoming serious investment…
- Ecobank Rally in Spotlight as BRVM Indices Push Higher · 9 min · Episode 109In this episode of Markets Talk, we review a positive week for the BRVM, with major indexes rising and buyers leading the market.We break down the week’s top stocks, including…
