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PATRICK BULGER: Seize the day
There has been expectation in some quarters that 2024 is the ‘new 1994’ — a time to reboot the country and society
WATCH: The rand in focus as SA gears up for the election
Business Day TV spoke to director and currency strategist at TreasuryOne, Andre Cilliers
JSE muted and rand slightly weaker ahead of election
With the US markets closed for the Memorial Day holiday, the JSE’s movement is further restrained
Asian shares inch higher amid expectation of European rate cut
Equities rise and the dollar remains under pressure as hope for imminent European rate cut helps whet risk appetite
Gold barely changed as US inflation data takes centre stage
Traders are focused on the release of core personal consumption expenditures price index data, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure
Oil gains more ground on US demand expectation
The hope of strong fuel demand from the US during its driving season provides support, while traders await Opec+ meeting
How MultiChoice withstood the streaming onslaught
The broadcaster has thrived by giving viewers what they want: local content and live sport
MARKET WRAP: Rand firmer at start of election week
Local currency strengthens to R18/$ from R19.40 in April
Shifting foundations of South Africa’s cement industry
As circumstances changed and foreign players entered the market, local companies made major adjustments
Would you live next to this toxic dump?
Section 24 of the constitution says all South Africans have the right to clean and safe living environments. But if they’re not getting that, to whom do they turn?
Rand slips slightly as busy election week begins
On Thursday, the MPC concludes its meeting and governor Lesetja Kganyago will announce the interest rate decision
PODCAST | An economic snapshot heading into 2024 elections
Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Ndumiso Kubheka, chief economist at KH Equity Partners
WATCH: Technical analysis on Tiger Brands and Sappi
Business Day TV spoke to Roberto Pietropado from Unum Capital
Asian shares rise as traders prepare for US inflation data
Investors brace for a busy run of inflation data that could set the scene for a European rate cut as soon as next week
Gold recovers from two-week low ahead of US inflation data
Metal rises slightly as traders await release of personal consumption expenditures price index
Oil hardly changed as focus turns to Opec+ meeting
Producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts into the second half of 2024
SA’s top brokers: How we sift the wheat from the chaff
An Intellidex panel combines its own judgment with ratings from more than 5,600 broker clients
SA’s top broker: who offers rand for rand the best services?
Clients are highly satisfied with Rand Swiss’s offerings, because its team have skin in the game, writes Colin Anthony
Remgro is becoming a rare breed among investment holding firms
The company has nine platforms and, unlike many, is not planning to change its focus
Rand supported by potential for ‘market-friendly’ election outcome
Investor concerns allayed by expectations of an ANC coalition with the IFP, says Annabel Bishop
READ IN FULL: Ramaphosa’s address ahead of the elections
President addresses the nation on SA’s sixth administration and readiness for the 2024 elections
PODCAST: Jobs in South African farming sector
Data recently released by Stats SA shows that employment in primary agriculture lifted by 6% year-on-year to 941,000 in the first quarter of 2024
Rand strength tops watch list as MPC meets in election week
The MPC, which meets the day after the vote, is expected to keep interest rates unchanged
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