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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 ...

Podcast cover: Economic analysis, cash pot, Macro Matters.
Countries

MACRO MATTERS | Is South Africa’s Retirement Cash Boom Fizzling Out?

The two-pot retirement system sparked a spending frenzy in South ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

FX market calm analysis with a roller coaster graph
Currency

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Global FX Markets: The Shifting Tides in JPY, USD, and ZAR

Discover why large speculators are turning bullish on the yen ...

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Countries

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Navigating Diplomatic Waters: SA’s Complex Relationship with the USA Explained

On the surface, South Africa's relations with the USA have ...

Global financial trends 2024 with Treasury One
Africa

MARKETS MAGNIFIED | Economic Trends for H2 2024 – Interest Rates, US Elections & SA’s Outlook

George Glynos, ETM Analytics Director and Head of Research, recently ...

South Africa election economic outlook
Countries

South Africa Election: An Economic Outlook

South Africa is heading towards its most contested elections since ...

South Africa 2024 Elections Podcast with Melanie Verwoerd
Countries

South Africa Elections 2024: What to expect with Melanie Verwoerd

The upcoming general elections will be the closest contest for ...

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