Nigeria actually goes to the polls, South Africa budget

History suggests that, if Nigeria’s delayed election on Saturday passes peacefully, the stock market is likely to see a temporary bounce. But over a longer time horizon, global factors are likely to be the bigger driver of local asset prices. Meanwhile, the modest reaction in the markets to South Africa’s budget suggests that policymakers have done just enough to soothe investor concerns.

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