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Ugandan Shilling Declines Further Against Dollar

The Ugandan shilling continued to weaken against the dollar on Thursday, starting…

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Ugandan Shilling Falls Against the Dollar

The Ugandan shilling weakened against the dollar on Wednesday, starting the day…

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Shilling Stays Strong Despite Protests in Kampala

Slow trading activity was observed during Tuesday's session, with the Ugandan Shilling…

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Uganda Shilling Holds Steady Below 3,700 as Bank of Uganda’s Treasury Bill Auction Raises Over 500 Billion Shillings

On Monday, the Uganda shilling maintained a steady position, trading within a…

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Weekly Currency Update: Uganda Shilling Edges Up Against US Dollar

The Uganda Shilling saw a slight increase in value against the US…

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Uganda’s Secret to a Strong Shilling? A Cup of Coffee.

The shilling pulled a surprise move on Thursday, flexing its muscles against…

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How the Uganda Shilling Defied Expectations and Shocked Economists for 11 Months

Uganda's Currency is Beating Regional East African Rivals – BOU Analysis The…

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Why the Bank of Uganda Joined ‘Shining Gold Rush

When the Bank of Uganda announced its intention to purchase gold from…

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Uganda Proposes Gold Purchase Plan to Reinforce National Economy

Uganda is making strides towards reinstating the gold standard by proposing a…

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Uganda Shilling Holds Ground Against Dollar on Thursday

During Thursday's trading session, the Ugandan shilling maintained its stability against the…

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Weekly Trading at USE Boosted by Umeme and MTN Uganda

The total turnover at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) increased by 15.17%…

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Uganda Shilling Stays Steady as June Ends

The Uganda shilling traded relatively flat on the last trading day of…

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Uganda Shilling Strengthens Amidst Market Activity on Tuesday

Stable Trading and Government Bond Auctions During Tuesday's trading session, the Uganda…

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Uganda Shilling Strengthens as Interbank Players Reduce Dollar Holdings

The Uganda shilling concluded the week on a positive note, exhibiting strength…

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Shilling Weakens Against Dollar Amidst Demand Surge

Local Currency Weakens Amidst Dollar Demand During Wednesday's trading session, the local…

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Uganda’s Financial Markets Index Sees Decline, AFMI Report Reveals

The latest Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) report reveals a decline…

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Uganda’s Inflation Inches Up to 2.8% in January 2024

Uganda witnessed a modest increase in its annual inflation rate over the…

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Stanbic Leads as Uganda Securities Exchange Turnover Slumps to sh22.2m on Wednesday

Turnover at the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) experienced a significant decrease in…

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Ugandan Shilling Declines Against Dollar Amidst High Demand

The Ugandan shilling continued its depreciation against the dollar on Wednesday. Absa…

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Uganda’s Currency Maintains Stability Despite Tight Liquidity

According to Absa, liquidity remained tight in the money markets, a condition…

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