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Africa Markets — Naira firms, JSE eyes commodities boost

The naira strengthened to 1,520/USD as CBN reforms take hold; South African miners rally on copper's breakout.

Africa Markets — Naira firms, JSE eyes commodities boost
Sub-Saharan markets traded with a constructive tone. Nigeria's reforms continue to attract portfolio inflows, while Johannesburg-listed miners benefited from copper's push above $4.80/lb. - NGN: 1,520/USD (+0.6%) - ZAR: 18.10/USD (+0.3%) - JSE All Share: +1.2% - Nairobi NSE 20: +0.4%

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