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Asian equities declined and oil prices increased following President Trump's warning of military action against Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.

The Nigerian equity market closed lower on Tuesday, marking an end to the recent rally as profit-taking in banking stocks outweighed gains in the consumer goods sector.

Kevan, responsible for managing pensions for Finnish municipalities, reported a strong return of 5.8% on its investments last year, primarily driven by publicly listed equities.

MSCI did not make any changes to the Greek market in its latest rebalancing, maintaining its current index of eight companies and awaiting future upgrades.

West Africa's BRVM stock market rose 0.5% despite global declines in equities and digital assets, marking a 7.33% gain in dollar terms year-to-date.

The Athens Stock Exchange continues to trend negatively as sellers maintain their lead for the second consecutive day, adapting to external pressures from Wall Street and risk aversion in equities.

Eurobank Equities anticipates a +20% rise in ADMIE Holdings shares, setting a target price of €3.66, while noting a minor discount relative to regulated asset base due to associated risk and leverage.

Eurobank Equities has issued a buy recommendation for ADMIE Holdings with a target price of 3.66 euros, highlighting ADMIE's strong growth profile and significant investment portfolio.

Bank of America highlights Greece's strong position in EEMEA rankings and its appeal for investors due to valuation metrics and equity risk premium.

Analysts predict that Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks will continue to outperform US equities throughout 2026 due to cheaper valuations and supportive policies.