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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Revised Budget Speach And What To Look Out For, The JSE Strengthened, Currency Movements

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.39EURZAR: 20.82GBPZAR: 24.43 Introduction: This past week offered a mixed economic picture for South Africa, marked by rand stability driven partly by eased fears around the government of national unity and the VAT rate decision, while local equity markets saw gains despite weakness in basic materials. Discussions around Finance Minister […]

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Report, Lower Growth Forecasted, VAT Hike Officially Off the Table

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.45EURZAR: 20.88GBPZAR: 24.54 Introduction: Recent sources highlight the volatile state of the South African Rand, which has reached historic lows against the US dollar amid global trade tensions and domestic political challenges, particularly regarding fiscal policy within the Government of National Unity. Despite a surprising drop in inflation, downgraded economic

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Keeping Its Gains, Investors Optimistic About SA, VAT Reversal And Farmers

American Economy, European Market, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.57EURZAR: 21.14GBPZAR: 24.89 Introduction: Insights into private equity investment priorities and challenges across Africa, notably in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria, alongside the significant hurdle of exchange rate volatility. They then shift focus to the turbulent landscape of global markets under US trade policies, detailing how tariffs and their

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand and Interest Rates, AGOA And The Auto Sector, Trump Backs Off Powell

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.56EURZAR: 21.13GBPZAR: 24.70 Introduction: Several interconnected themes emerge from the sources, particularly regarding international trade and economic stability. The potential non-renewal of AGOA presents a significant challenge for South Africa’s automotive industry, while broader US trade policies and negotiations are creating volatility in global markets and impacting currency values. Looking

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Strength, USD Weakness, Gold Soars, Markets Volatile, SARB Cautious on Rates

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.57EURZAR: 21.31GBPZAR: 24.86 Introduction: The global economic landscape is currently facing significant uncertainty due to US President Trump’s trade policies and potential actions regarding the Federal Reserve, which are causing downward revisions in growth forecasts for many countries, including South Africa. Despite these headwinds, South Africa’s economy possesses certain characteristics,

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Update, GNU Uncertainty, China Warning, Trump on Powell

American Economy, Finance, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.67EURZAR: 21.50GBPZAR: 25.04 Introduction: This week’s semi-annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group in Washington are overshadowed by concerns over President Trump’s tariffs and their potential to trigger trade wars. Finance leaders are primarily focused on negotiating trade deals and mitigating the negative economic impacts of

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – USD Losing Strength, Foreign Investor Outflows

American Economy, European Market, Podcast Session, SA Market, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.87EURZAR: 21.38GBPZAR: 24.91 Introduction: Global financial markets are currently navigating a landscape marked by uncertainty stemming from US trade policies and ongoing negotiations, particularly between the US and Japan. This environment has led to mixed performance in equity markets and a weakening of the US dollar as investors react to

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PFS MarketSentiment Podcast – Rand And SA Under Scrutiny By US, Sanctions?

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.85EURZAR: 21.39GBPZAR: 24.89 Introduction: Recent developments indicate a significant downturn in the relationship between the United States and South Africa. A new bill in the US Congress proposes a review of this bilateral relationship and the identification of South African officials for potential economic sanctions due to concerns over corruption

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Stages Comeback, Risk Premium Stabilizes, GNU

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.86EURZAR: 21.43GBPZAR: 24.87 Introduction: Recent fluctuations in the value of the South African rand against the US dollar have been influenced by a combination of global factors, particularly US trade policies, and domestic political developments related to the Government of National Unity (GNU). Both the easing of US tariff threats

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Volatility, Interest rate Discussions, USD Losing Strength

American Economy, Podcast Session, SA Market, SA Politics, South African Economy, US Market, US Politics, USD Exchange Rate, ZAR Exchange Rate /

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.54EURZAR: 21.86GBPZAR: 25.31 Introduction: Amidst fluctuating global markets, United States President Donald Trump implemented and subsequently paused reciprocal tariffs, creating both turmoil and opportunities for trade partners like South Africa. South Africa now faces a critical 90-day window to negotiate a better tariff deal with the US, particularly concerning its

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