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PFS Markt Sentiment Podcast – Oil Hit 5 Month High, US and Iran Tensions Could Double Oil Price, US Data Heavy Week

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.07EURZAR: 20.80GBPZAR: 24.29 Introduction: The United States significantly escalated the Israel-Iran conflict with military strikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, June 21, marking its first direct involvement in the war. This action, justified by the U.S. as an effort to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, immediately […]

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USD/ZAR Weekly Outlook: Key Market Trends Impacting South African Trade and Treasury Strategy

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Executive Overview The South African Rand (ZAR) lost modest ground against the US Dollar (USD) for the week ending June 22, 2025—highlighting the persistent challenges facing emerging market currencies amid shifting global tides. For CFOs, importers, and exporters navigating exposure to foreign currencies, this week’s developments underscore why strategic treasury management is more vital than

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand on The Back Foot, Iran Israel Conflict And Effects On The Financial Markets, FED Kept Rates Unchanged as Expected

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.98EURZAR: 20.74GBPZAR: 24.27 Introduction: Global financial markets are currently grappling with significant uncertainty driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, and the looming economic impact of U.S. trade policies, specifically tariffs. These factors are creating a complex environment for central

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – South Africa’s 15 Year Confidence Slump, Middle East Tensions Persists, Trump Wants FED to Cut Rates

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.00EURZAR: 20.72GBPZAR: 24.22 Introduction: Exploring the intricate relationship between geopolitics, central bank actions, and global market dynamics. Delve into how escalating Middle East conflicts and U.S. trade policies influence central bank decisions, currency valuations, and commodity prices, while also examining the challenges of “de-dollarization” and South Africa’s enduring economic confidence

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PFS Markit Sentiment Podcast – Middle East Tensions, SARB Keeping An Eye On Tensions, Emerging Market Asset Class Shines.

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.82EURZAR: 20.60GBPZAR: 24.18 Introduction: Global financial markets are currently experiencing significant shifts driven by a resurgence in emerging market local currency bonds due to a weakening U.S. dollar and a global search for yield. Simultaneously, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are inducing widespread risk aversion and volatility in

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – SA on A Fiscal Cliff, D Day For Fiscal Framework, US China Trade Framework, USD Still Down On Investor Nervousness

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.72EURZAR: 20.23GBPZAR: 23.88 Introduction: Recent economic developments indicate a mixed global landscape, with a new framework agreed upon by U.S. and Chinese officials aimed at easing trade tensions and resolving export restrictions. Simultaneously, South Africa is grappling with a looming fiscal crisis characterized by a widening gap between economic growth

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – ZAR At Strongest Level in 6 Months, Weakening US Economic Data, All Eyes on US Nonfarm Payrolls

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.77EURZAR: 20.30GBPZAR: 24.06 Introduction: Global markets are currently facing uncertainty stemming from recent weakening US economic data, which is fueling speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and persistent trade tensions. A key focus for investors is the upcoming US nonfarm payrolls report, expected to provide insights into the labor

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – US Services Sector Contracted in May, Rally in SA Bonds, China and SA Economic Cooperation

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.83EURZAR: 20.34GBPZAR: 24.16 Introduction: The provided sources offer insights into recent economic and financial developments across global markets and in South Africa. They highlight a weaker US dollar influenced by soft economic data and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, while the European Central Bank is anticipated to cut its

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Current Inflation Target Might Hold SA Economy Back, 0.1% GDP Growth, Bearish Outlook on the USD, Metal Tariff Kicks In

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.86EURZAR: 20.31GBPZAR: 24.14 Introduction: The sources reveal a dominant bearish sentiment on the U.S. dollar, reflected in the foreign exchange options market positioning, stemming from concerns about the U.S. economy and intensifying trade tensions, including recent tariff increases. Concurrently, South Africa’s economy is showing signs of stagnation with slow GDP

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Damage from Trump’s Trade War, Narrow Rand Range

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 17.85EURZAR: 20.38GBPZAR: 24.14 Introduction: The provided sources offer insights into the intricate relationship between global trade tensions, primarily stemming from U.S. trade policy, and their significant influence on currency markets and various national economies. The material explores the recent weakness of the U.S. dollar and the challenges faced by currencies

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