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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 Market Sentiment Podcast – VAT Hike Causing Instability, JSE Steaming Along On The Back Of Gold, Interest Rate To Stay Stable For 2025 For Now

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

💹 Major Currency Snapshot: USDZAR: 18.82EURZAR: 21.40GBPZAR: 24.91 Introduction: Contrasting economic and political developments. In South Africa, a proposed VAT increase is causing political tensions within the governing coalition, while globally, revised trade forecasts and US tariff policies are creating market volatility and affecting various sectors. These global uncertainties and the weakening dollar are, however,

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

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

💹 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

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

💹 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?

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 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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PFS Market Sentiment Podcast – ZAR Takes a breather, Trump Tariff pause, China Not Exempt

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

💹 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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