Stock Market 15 March 2025 - 17 March 2025

Internet Access in Niger: Broadband, Mobile, and Satellite Overview

About 6.37 million people in Niger were online in early 2025, up from 4.7 million a year earlier. Mobile networks supplied most access, with 16.5 million cellular connections—mainly 2G. Starlink received a five-year license in 2024, aiming for nationwide coverage. The Trans-Saharan Dorsal fiber optic network was completed, linking Niger to international cables.

17 March 2025

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Egypt’s Internet Revolution: Fiber Frenzy, 5G Dreams, and a Satellite Showdown

WE Data holds about 80% of Egypt’s fixed broadband subscriptions. Vodafone Egypt leads mobile with 42% market share, followed by Orange at 26% and Etisalat by e& at 22%. Telecom Egypt secured Egypt’s first 5G spectrum license in 2024 for $150 million. Starlink remains unlicensed as of early 2025.

15 March 2025

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US Stocks Mixed as Dow Gains and Oil Prices Hit $100 Amid Iran Tensions; Gold, Silver Rally, Bitcoin Above $74K
March 17, 2026, 3:42 PM EDT. U.S. stocks closed mixed on March 17, 2026, with the Dow Jones rising 0.39% to 47,128.43, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed modest gains amid volatility tied to Middle East tensions. Energy shares climbed 1.7% as Brent crude oil prices surged above $100 per barrel, driven by geopolitical concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. Gold and silver prices also surged as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical risks, with spot gold reaching $5,022 per ounce and silver futures climbing 1.7%. Despite these market movements, Federal Reserve rate stability continues to support equities. Investors remain cautious, watching for potential inflation pressures and growth risks tied to oil price fluctuations and escalating Iran conflict.