Why East African bourses could benefit from turbulence in advanced markets

 Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US on August 8, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

The current turmoil in the markets in Europe, Japan and the United States of America may bode well for East African bourses, which have for months been caught in the undertow of the former’s bull runs.

Analysts project that with the jitters currently experienced in the world’s largest equity markets, investors may turn to smaller frontier markets, which could benefit the exchanges in the region.