The slower inflation rate has led to heightened speculation that the Federal Reserve may implement a rate cut in its upcoming meeting, boosting investor sentiment.
The report added that China’s inflation figures, reflecting a cooling economic environment, have further contributed to market optimism.
The anticipated Fed rate cut has impacted global equities, with the U.S. S&P 500 and National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System indices rising by 3.8 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively.
Afrinvest analysts suggested that a potential rate cut could provide additional liquidity to global markets and support economic growth, reinforcing bullish trends in stock markets worldwide.