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

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💹 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

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💹 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

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💹 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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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Hits New Low, DA and EFF Team up To Fight VAT Hike and Budget, Trump Tariffs Trade War

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.78EURZAR: 21.83GBPZAR: 25.25 Introduction: Significant economic and political developments, both domestically in South Africa and internationally. In South Africa, the adoption of a new fiscal framework including a VAT increase has been met with legal challenges and has strained the recently formed Government of National Unity. Simultaneously, the global economic

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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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