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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Inflation Fears, Trump Tariff Kicks In, Global Sell Off

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.68EURZAR: 21.75GBPZAR: 25.21 Introduction: Amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, partly fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals, the South African Reserve Bank is maintaining elevated interest rates to safeguard the rand and address local inflation. The rand’s performance has been volatile, influenced by both domestic political developments […]

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – GNU Reset, China Standing firm on Trump Tariff, Dead cat bounce?

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Recent decisions by the US to increase tariffs on its trading partners have prompted significant responses globally. For South Africa, this has necessitated an urgent need to diversify its agricultural export destinations. Simultaneously, South Africa is also grappling with internal financial matters, including discussions around a proposed VAT increase within its government. Here are the

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – GNU And The DA, Trump Tariff Havoc, CEO of JP Morgan chimes In

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Two significant and interconnected global issues: the economic consequences of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently announced trade tariffs and the ensuing market instability, and the political turmoil within South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU), particularly the potential exit of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Here are the key takeaways: If you have foreign exchange obligations,

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – JSE Ends March Higher On The Back of Gold, Economists weigh in on Tariffs, Fake Trump Tariff News Sends Market In A Swing

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Tariffs on global markets, triggering substantial stock market volatility and raising concerns about a potential global recession. This policy shift has also led to retaliatory measures from countries like China and is affecting the performance of various national economies and currencies, including South Africa’s. Here are the key takeaways: Is your business prepared for the

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – BRICS Business Councel Leader Proposes US Deal, GNU And Business, Market sell off – (07-04-2025 – Morning)

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South Africa is currently navigating a complex landscape marked by internal political tensions within its Government of National Unity (GNU) and external pressures arising from new US tariffs. Discussions are underway regarding the future of the ANC’s power-sharing agreement with the DA due to disagreements on key policy decisions, while new trade barriers imposed by

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand, South Africa Responds to Tariffs, Global sell off

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Discussing recent trade actions by the United States under President Donald Trump, specifically the imposition of new tariffs on imports, including a significant 30% tariff on South Africa. This action has prompted a cautious response from the South African government, which is prioritizing engagement with the US rather than immediately imposing reciprocal tariffs. These developments

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Tariff Retaliation, South African Rand, Inflation

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Significant global repercussions of President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs, which sparked fears of trade wars and steep price increases. These measures triggered negative reactions from global markets and condemnation from international leaders, who worried about the end of trade liberalization. The potential economic fallout, including impacts on inflation, GDP growth, specific industries, and international

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PFS Market Sentiment – Trump Tariff Special Edition (03-04-2025)

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US President Donald Trump imposed significant tariffs, including 30% on imports from South Africa, leading to concerns about a potential US recession and negative repercussions for South Africa’s economic growth, particularly affecting key export sectors like automotive. These tariffs are part of a “reciprocal” trade strategy, although South Africa disputes the US’s assessment of existing

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PFS Market Sentiment podcast – Dollar, Rand and Gold (02-04-2025 Morning)

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Welcome to a podcast exploring the current turbulence in global markets as US President Donald Trump prepares to unveil significant new tariffs, a move anticipated to reshape international trade and potentially ignite inflationary pressures. We’ll delve into how these impending trade barriers are causing market jitters, driving investors towards safe-haven assets like gold, which has

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PFS Market Sentiment – Budget Negotiations, SARS, ABSA PMI (01-04-2025 Afternoon)

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Welcome to the podcast, where we delve into the ongoing deadlock in South Africa’s national budget negotiations between the ANC and the DA, key partners in the Government of National Unity. This crucial standoff, stemming from disagreements over fiscal policy and economic direction, carries significant implications for the stability of the GNU, the future of

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