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Andre Cilliers
Fed cuts by 50bps but with a less dovish outlook

Source: 123RF.
Source: 123RF.
[Andre Cilliers] The Fed cut rates by 50bps, weakening the dollar initially, but Powell’s comments on limited future cuts led to a dollar recovery...

Posted 3 hours ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
Former minister Pravin Gordhan's health crisis intensifies

Source: Former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.
Source: Former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.
[Katja Hamilton] Former minister Pravin Gordhan has been hospitalised, with his family requesting privacy. His declining health led to his planned political retirement post-2024 elections...

Posted 7 days ago | Like
Harry Scherzer
What could SA's upcoming interest rate cut mean for people moving money internationally?

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Source: 123RF
[Harry Scherzer] On 18 September, South Africa's first interest-rate cut since Covid-19 could impact the rand and international money transfers, affecting investors and consumers...

Posted 13 days ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Canadian trade tariffs weigh on Chinese and commodity markets

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Source: Pexels
[Andre Cilliers] Canadian tariffs on Chinese goods impact Chinese and commodity markets; dollar rebounds amid Middle East tensions...

Posted 23 days ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Currencies stabilise as stock markets recover

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] BOJ’s Uchida’s comment led to global stock market recovery and currency market calm. Nikkei up 3%, yen weakens, rand strengthens

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
Volatility likely to persist following global currency turmoil, SA investors warn

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] Dollar recovers ground, yen steadies as currency market frenzy eases...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
US data takes focus, People's Bank of China cuts rates, yen firms

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] Asian stocks fell after the PBoC's surprise rate cut, impacting global markets. Commodities and currencies like the rand struggled...

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Andre Cilliers
Market inertia as traders track US political developments

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] The uncertain US political landscape and inflation concerns have kept markets flat. Traders await inflation data for rate-cut hints.

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Andre Cilliers
Trump accepts Republican nomination, dollar gains capped by rate cut bets

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[Andre Cilliers] Donald Trump accepted the GOP nomination, boosting the Dollar but capping gains due to rate cut bets...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
The MPC has held the repo rate steady - now what?

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Source: Pexels
[Katja Hamilton] South Africans' hopes were shattered as the MPC kept the repo rate at 8.25% and the prime lending rate at 11.75%. The decision, influenced by four members favoring an unchanged stance and two preferring a 25 basis point cut, has resulted in significant property market value erosion.

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Trump assassination attempt and weak Chinese growth data boost the dollar

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] Safe-haven demand and weaker Chinese GDP boost the dollar, reversing losses. Trump still expected at the Republican convention...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
Shooting may boost Trump’s chances in the US presidential race, say investors

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Source: Pexels
[Katja Hamilton] Markets are poised to react strongly to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, betting on his increased chances of winning the White House. The incident has left his supporters in shock...

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Andre Cilliers
Some GNU scepticism and weaker EMs weigh on rand

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Andre Cilliers] The Rand weakened to R18.39 due to 'buy the rumour, sell the fact'. A firmer Dollar and softer EM currencies contributed...

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Andre Cilliers
Dollar strengthens ahead of key inflation data and EU uncertainty

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Source: Pexels
[Andre Cilliers] Currency strategist Andre Cilliers notes the DXY up at 105.67, Euro pressured by French elections, and markets await US PCE inflation data...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Raymond Parsons
No surprises here: Sarb's MPC holds rates steady

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.
Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.
[Raymond Parsons] The Sarb's MPC kept interest rates unchanged for the sixth time this year, predicting balanced inflation risks and maintaining a 1.2% GDP growth forecast for 2024...

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Rand retreats as coalition dynamics spook investors

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[Andre Cilliers] The rand weakened 1.8% due to ANC coalition fears, trading at 18.81 per dollar, 20.35 per euro, and 23.94 per pound...

Posted 3 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
Dubai bounces back: Arabian Travel Market spotlights surging visitor numbers

Image by Katja Hamilton. Over 41,000 visitors attend the annual Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
Image by Katja Hamilton. Over 41,000 visitors attend the annual Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
[Katja Hamilton] Katja Hamilton reports from the Arabian Travel Market...

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Risk sentiment soars on rising Middle East tensions and US rate cut concerns

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[Andre Cilliers] Middle East tensions and US rate cut fears drive risk sentiment up, prompting investors to seek safe-havens like Dollar and Gold.

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Andre Cilliers
Nervous markets as Middle East tension rises

Source:  - AI generated.
Source: Pixabay - AI generated.
[Andre Cilliers] Markets tense following Iran's attack on Israel Dollar steady, bond yields up...

Posted 5 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
JSE Connect: JSE CEO highlights innovation and market resilience

Source: JSE. Leila Fourie, JSE chief executive officer.
Source: JSE. Leila Fourie, JSE chief executive officer.
[Katja Hamilton] JSE CEO Leila Fourie advocates for transparency, collaboration, and investment promotion at JSE Connect Conference...

Posted 6 months ago | Like
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