Podcasts
PFS Podcast – FOMC Update: How Shifting Interest Rates and Inflation Affect the Rand, US Dollar, and Global Oil Costs for SA SMEs
The recent FOMC meeting has left global markets navigating a divided vote to maintain interest rates. While the Rand initially...
PFS Podcast – US Dollar Volatility and the Rand: Why Fed Interest Rates, New Tariffs, and Gold Forecasts Matter for SA Importers and Exporters
As the US Dollar holds near one-month highs, South African SMEs face a complex trading environment. With rising interest rates...
PFS Podcast – US Dollar Pivot: How Rand Resilience, Oil Shocks, and Inflation Trends Shape Interest Rates for SA Traders
Recent cooling in US **inflation** has triggered a significant pullback in the **US Dollar**, offering the **Rand** a much-needed reprieve...
PFS Podcast – Oil Volatility and the Rand: Navigating US Dollar Strength and Inflation Risks Before the Next Interest Rates Decision
As geopolitical tensions surge, rising **oil** prices are pressuring the **Rand** and fueling fears of imported **inflation**. For South African...
PFS Podcast – Gold and the Global Pivot: Navigating Rand Resilience, US Dollar Strength, and Oil Slumps to Shield Your SME from Inflation
Gold remains a vital structural hedge, establishing a firm floor near $4,000 as the US Dollar reaches 13-month highs. While...
PFS Podcast – Rand Outlook: Navigating US Dollar Strength, Oil Volatility, and Rising Interest Rates as Inflation Risks Weigh on GDP
The South African Rand remains under significant pressure, currently trading near 16.49 against a resurgent US Dollar. As the Federal...
PFS Podcast – Oil Prices Sink as the Iran Peace Deal Boosts the Rand: Navigating Lower Inflation and Cooling Interest Rates for SA Importers and Exporters
The dramatic collapse in oil prices following the US-Iran peace deal has propelled the Rand to a five-month high. This...
PFS Podcast – Oil Prices Slump Following Iran Peace Deal: Why a Stronger Rand and Weakening US Dollar Offer Inflation Relief for South African Importers.
As **oil** prices plummet following the landmark peace deal with **Iran**, South African businesses find a strategic window of opportunity...
PFS Podcast – US Dollar Volatility: Navigating the Rand Amid Iran Tensions, Oil Surges, and Sticky Inflation
The US Dollar sits at a critical pivot point as geopolitical tensions with Iran and surging oil prices pressure the...