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Africa

FIRST TAKE | SARB’s Big Call – Cut or Hold Rates?

ETM’s George Glynos and Ilze-Marie Le Roux unpack the US-SA ...

South Africa triumphs over U.S. with flag icons.
Africa

MARKET REVIEW | South Africa Shines, U.S. Stumbles

South Africa gets a cautiously optimistic nod from S&P, thanks ...

Politicians discussing fiscal and diplomatic issues.
Africa

FIRST TAKE | SA’s Budget Battle & Ramaphosa’s Trump Summit

From the third attempt to pass a crucial budget in ...

Trump's tariffs impact Africa's economies.
Africa

AFRICA IN-DEPTH | Tariffs, Bonds, and Africa’s Tightrope

Dive into this week’s Markets Magnified podcast as we unpack ...

Leaders discussing trade war resolution
Africa

MARKET REVIEW | US-China Trade War Cools: Markets Await Impact

The US and China have hit pause on their trade ...

Africa

FIRST TAKE | Can South Africa’s GNU Win S&P’s Approval?

A rare feel-good Monday has markets buzzing!

Debate: tariffs vs. Federal Reserve policy decision.
Africa

FIRST TAKE | Tariff Turmoil: Will the Fed Hold?

In this week’s First Take, we analyse the growing tension ...

Markets Magnified podcast on dollar's safe haven status
Africa

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | US Trust Fades: Dollar’s Safe Haven Status at Risk?

This week, we unpack the seismic shifts rocking global markets ...

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America

MARKET SNAP | Dollar Out – What’s In?

Join the debut episode of ETM Analytics' Market Snap podcast, ...

ETM Podcast discussing international and political topics.
Africa

FIRST TAKE | Navigating Market Chaos: Trump’s Tariffs, Dollar Woes, and GNU Drama Unpacked!

This week, we tackle the whirlwind of global and local ...

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Africa

FIRST TAKE | Global Markets in Freefall: Trump Tariffs Spark a Bloodbath – What’s Next?

Dive into the chaos rocking global markets on this week’s ...

Africa podcast: Botswana's diamond industry challenges.
Africa

AFRICA IN-DEPTH | Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma: Can the Nation Regain Its Sparkle?

Dive into our latest YouTube podcast where we unpack Botswana’s ...

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America

FIRST TAKE | D-Day Nears: Tariffs, Budget Votes, and Market Shifts Ahead

Buckle up for a big week as Trump’s tariffs kick ...

Budget 2025 discussion with analytics expert.
Business

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | No Budget Beats a Bad Budget: 2025’s Fiscal Flop Unveiled

In the Markets Magnified podcast, we do q quick first ...

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Business

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Stats SA Under Fire: Can South Africa Trust Its Economic Dashboard?

Rumours are swirling about the reliability of Stats SA’s data, ...

Market analysis with politics and economy theme
America

MARKET REVIEW | Trump Shakes the Global Hen House: Markets Brace for Chaos

This week’s Market Review podcast from ETM Analytics and Treasury ...

Open box surprise, economic updates, market review.
Africa

MARKET REVIEW | SA Inflation: Data Delays, Investor Worries & Rand Risks

South Africa’s inflation numbers are under scrutiny as delays in ...

Upcoming African market trends for 2025
Africa

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Africa’s Big Year Ahead: What to Watch in 2025

After a jam-packed 2024, Africa is set for a transformative ...

Colombia vs USA market tensions analysis
America

MARKET REVIEW | Trump’s Tensions and Interest Rate Decisions: Market Risks in Focus

In this week’s Markets Magnified, we unpack the ripple effects ...

Namibia oil revolution
Africa

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Oil Boom in Namibia: A New Frontier in Global Energy

Join us on Markets Magnified as host Ilze-Marie Le Roux ...

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