South African Economy

PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – SA’s plan for New Export Markets, Inflation Due To Trade Wars, Finance Minister To Leave for The G20

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.03EURZAR: 21.64GBPZAR: 25.26 Introduction: Relations between South Africa and the United States have been strained due to policy issues under President Donald Trump, including the imposition of tariffs and criticism of South Africa. Despite these tensions, South Africa is actively participating in international forums like the G20, where it currently […]

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – SARB Interest Rate, Trump Tariff Trade War Against China

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.99EURZAR: 21.43GBPZAR: 25.12 Introduction: US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade tariffs, particularly those imposed on China, have generated significant global economic uncertainty and the potential for a global recession. This situation has far-reaching implications, affecting international trade, currency valuations like the South African rand and the US dollar, and the

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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 – VAT Hike Might Be off The Table, EM Currencies, Rand Volatile

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.01EURZAR: 21.62GBPZAR: 24.93 Introduction: The ANC is facing significant pressure to abandon its proposed VAT increase due to strong opposition from coalition partners and other political parties within South Africa’s Government of National Unity. This domestic fiscal challenge unfolds against a backdrop of considerable global economic uncertainty, largely stemming from

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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 – ZAR Takes a breather, Trump Tariff pause, China Not Exempt

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 19.27EURZAR: 21.14GBPZAR: 24.78 Introduction: On Thursday, markets experienced a mix of reactions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary pause on tariffs for many countries while simultaneously increasing tariffs on China. This development came after a period of significant market volatility triggered by escalating trade tensions and the

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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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