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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Claw Back Some Losses, JSE Surge, US National Debt Concerns

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.24EURZAR: 20.45GBPZAR: 24.25 Introduction: The current state of global markets, particularly focusing on the temporary US-China tariff truce and its influence. It highlights the significant concerns surrounding the US’s growing national debt and budget tensions, which are impacting Treasury markets. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the strained relationship between […]

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Unemployment Rises to 32.9% in Q1, Rand Takes A Hit, US And China Pause Tariff

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.26EURZAR: 20.41GBPZAR: 24.30 Introduction: South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, up from 31.9% in the final quarter of 2024. This rise in unemployment data contributed to the weakening of the South African rand. Meanwhile, the United States and China agreed to slash

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – ZAR Analysis, China Trade Tariff De-Escalation, 3rd Budget, Interest Rate Debate

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.25EURZAR: 20.27GBPZAR: 24.08 Introduction: Debate surrounding a potential interest rate cut in South Africa, driven by low inflation but complicated by persistent financial pressure on consumers and a high repo rate. This domestic discussion is intertwined with the impact of global events, particularly the recent de-escalation of the US-China trade

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Interest rates Likely To Remain Unchanged As SARB Stays Cautious, Rand Resilience, US China Trade Talk

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: 18.18EURZAR: 20.42GBPZAR: 24.18 Introduction: Signs of progress in US-China trade talks over the weekend, along with easing geopolitical tensions, have lifted global market sentiment and boosted Wall Street stock futures and the dollar against safe haven peers. While investors are hopeful for potential tariff reductions, specifics from the trade discussions

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand Report, Escalating Tensions Between India and Pakistan, USD Index Hit 1 Month High

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.23EURZAR: 20.48GBPZAR: 24.13 Introduction: Global financial markets are reacting to developments in international trade, with optimism around potential de-escalation in US-China talks and the recent US-UK agreement influencing various assets like stocks, currencies, and commodities. Amidst this global backdrop, South Africa’s economy is navigating its own challenges, including manufacturing weakness

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – US Left Interest Rates Unchanged, Data To Watch Today Out of The US, US Bond Auction Numbers, Jobless Claims, AGOA Uncertainty, Operation Vulindlela

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.27EURZAR: 20.63GBPZAR: 24.30 Introduction: We discuss significant economic developments, including South Africa’s Operation Vulindlela, a presidential reform program focused on boosting growth, employment, and infrastructure development. Concurrently, the sources detail the potential disruptive impacts of US trade policies, particularly under a possible Trump administration, on global supply chains, African trade

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Rand And Possible 25 Basis Point Cut From The SARB, SA Growth Revised Lower

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.22EURZAR: 20.70GBPZAR: 24.32 Introduction: The discussion centers on the complexities of the current global economic landscape, heavily influenced by US-China trade tensions and the resulting tariffs which are impacting global trade, investment, and growth forecasts for various countries. Analysis of specific regional situations, such as the South African economy, its

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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – Arno’s Take on the Rand, Weaker USD, FED Outlook

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💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.29EURZAR: 20.70GBPZAR: 24.30 Introduction: Insights into current global currency dynamics, highlighting the US dollar’s ongoing decline in dominance driven by factors like trade policies and expected Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, which is leading to a more fragmented international system. In contrast, currencies like the South African Rand are navigating

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

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💹 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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