×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

How financial prices drive the economy in Kenya

Dr Boni Wanjau. [Courtesy]

Financial markets refers to any marketplace where financial securities trading occurs, including the stock market, bond market, forex market, derivatives market, crypto currency and commodities markets. When financial markets fail, economic disruption, including recession and rising unemployment, can result like it happened in the 2008 world financial crisis.

Stock markets are the most known of financial markets. These are investment vehicles where companies list their shares, which are bought and sold. Stock markets, or equities markets, are used by companies to raise funds.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902