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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – South Africa’s Economic Outlook: Navigating Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Global Trade Tensions and Tariff Threats

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.67EURZAR: 20.58GBPZAR: 23.76 Introduction: South Africa is poised for an anticipated interest rate cut by the end of July, driven by easing inflation and improved consumer conditions, aiming to stimulate economic growth. This domestic optimism is set against a backdrop of intensifying global trade tensions, particularly US tariff threats against […]

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – South Africa’s Economic Crossroads: Navigating US Tariffs, Inflation, and Diplomatic Strain

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.90EURZAR: 20.80GBPZAR: 23.99 Introduction: South Africa is currently navigating a complex economic landscape, grappling with entrenched domestic challenges such as low GDP growth and decaying infrastructure. This internal vulnerability is significantly exacerbated by external pressures, most notably the impending 30% US tariffs on its imports set to take effect on

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Global Trade Tensions: How US Tariffs Are Reshaping South Africa’s Economy and Central Bank Strategies

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.85EURZAR: 20.85GBPZAR: 23.99 Introduction: The global economic landscape in mid-2025 is dominated by escalating trade tensions and assertive US trade policies, particularly the imposition of significant tariffs. These developments have created substantial uncertainty, with South Africa’s economy facing heavy impacts from a proposed 30% US tariff on its exports, alongside

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – South Africa’s Economy at a Crossroads: Navigating US Tariffs, Rand Volatility, and G20 Diplomatic Snubs

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.86EURZAR: 20.86GBPZAR: 24.07 Introduction: South Africa is currently grappling with a multifaceted economic and diplomatic crisis, largely stemming from escalating global trade tensions initiated by the United States under President Donald Trump. The nation faces a looming “disaster” as new US tariffs, particularly a 30% tariff set to take effect

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Global Trade Shakes Up: Trump’s Tariffs Reshape Markets & Test South Africa’s Economic Resilience

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.79EURZAR: 20.78GBPZAR: 24.09 Introduction: The global economic landscape is currently experiencing significant upheaval due to US President Donald Trump’s escalating trade tensions and new tariff announcements, which are causing widespread market volatility and direct economic challenges for various nations. This period of unpredictable trade policies is compelling affected countries, particularly

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – African Economies Navigate Trump’s Tariffs: Divergent Interest Rate Strategies Revealed

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.73EURZAR: 20.81GBPZAR: 24.14 Introduction: African central banks are currently navigating a complex economic landscape, poised to adopt divergent approaches to interest rates as they assess the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals alongside their domestic economic conditions and inflation. These upcoming monetary policy decisions will largely be

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Trump’s Tariff Tango: Navigating US Duties, Global Trade, and Business Uncertainty Ahead of August 1st Deadline

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.76EURZAR: 20.83GBPZAR: 24.16 Introduction: U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its trade strategy, leveraging new tariff threats and extending deadlines, notably to August 1st, to pressure various trading partners. This aggressive approach aims to secure “reciprocal” trade deals, yet it has created significant global business uncertainty, impacting supply chains,

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Global Trade: South Africa Faces 30% Levy Amidst Muted Market Reactions & Rate Cut Hopes

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.77EURZAR: 20.87GBPZAR: 24.24 Introduction: President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of sharply higher tariffs on imports, including a 30% tariff on all South African products and 25% for Japan and South Korea, has introduced renewed uncertainty into global trade. While global markets have shown a relatively muted initial reaction due to

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs: Global Markets Brace for Heightened Duties as South Africa Faces Specific Sanction Threats, Rand Stands Strong

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.76EURZAR: 20.87GBPZAR: 24.16 Introduction: Impending deadline for President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs, which are poised to impose steeper duties on many U.S. trade partners as the 90-day moratorium ends. This policy has generated market volatility, leading to fluctuations in the U.S. dollar and cautious reactions in stock markets,

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PFS Market Sentimet Podcast – US Passes The “One Big Beautiful Bill”, 9 July Trump Tariff Deadline Looming

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.52EURZAR: 20.64GBPZAR: 23.96 Introduction: An in-depth look at recent significant developments in US economic policy under the Trump administration, focusing on the passage of a major tax and spending bill and ongoing global trade negotiations, particularly concerning tariffs. These policies have far-reaching domestic and international implications, including their impact on

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