THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s (ZSE) market capitalisation grew by $110 billion to $1,45 trillion in January as demand for stocks persisted amid high inflation.
It comes as analysts have said hedging is likely to remain the pace-setter on the local bourse this year, with inflation seen remaining “high”.
Annual inflation declined in January for the first time since August 2021 but remains high at 60,61 percent.
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The market, which has rallied on inflation for over half a decade, gained 12 percent during the month, with the benchmark All Share Index closing at 12 079,74
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