The United States’ surprise decision to bomb nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran over the weekend has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, triggering global market turmoil and raising alarm …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Market Optimism
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar in early Tuesday trade, buoyed by a broad risk-on sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel …
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Rand Holds Firm as Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Overshadows South Africa’s 2025 Budget
South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …
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South Africa’s Rand Steady Ahead of Budget Speech and Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting
South Africa’s rand held steady on Tuesday as investors waited for key events later in the week, including the national budget speech and a meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and …
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South African Rand Gains Slightly as Ramaphosa Confirms Meeting with U.S. President
The South African rand gained a bit of strength on Thursday morning, trading at 18.22 to the U.S. dollar around 6:22 a.m. GMT. This marks a 0.3% improvement from where …
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South Africa’s Rand Falls Slightly as Investors Worry Over Tariffs and Political Tension
South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …
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Trump’s Tariff Policy Stirs Fresh Fears of U.S. Recession as Business Leaders and Economists Warn of Consequences
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose fresh tariffs on several imports has sparked serious conversations about the health of the U.S. economy. Many business experts and top economists have …
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Trump slaps tariffs on Africa as he hails ‘Liberation Day’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global trade waters by introducing heavy new tariffs that affect countries across Africa, as part of what he calls his “Liberation …
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The South African green investor who took on Trump – and won
South African businesswoman, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, is fast becoming a big name in the renewable energy world, both in Africa and around the globe. Born and raised in a small village …
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Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes for 90 Days—China Excluded
United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of increased trade tariffs for all countries except China. The pause, which will last for 90 days, was made public …