Today we are taking a look at: Emerging markets trade generally firmer Oil pared a weekly loss as investors weighed signs of progress in the trade war against swelling American crude inventories Emerging markets were back in vogue after China dropped import tariffs on US poultry; SA Inc. caught a bid on the stronger rand [...]
Today we are taking a look at: USDZAR again holds steady below 15.0000 Oil rose for a second day after an industry report pointed to a drop in U.S. inventories and OPEC said it sees potential for a “sharp” cut in crude production next year from countries outside the group Global equity markets traded lower [...]
Today we are taking a look at: SAGBs trade well as risk trades well globally Global focus remains on a possible trade deal Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as prospects for a trade deal between the U.S. and China dimmed
Today we are taking a look at: The rand holds steady in quiet markets Oil held losses as signs OPEC+ is unlikely to deepen output cuts added to concerns there will be a supply glut; Gold was steady as investors waited for clues from U.S. President Donald Trump on the status of trade talks with [...]
When the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (“B-BBEE”) Act, 2003 was promulgated, its primary intentions were to encourage and enable meaningful participation by black people in the South African economy, drive structural change within the senior management of organisations and facilitate equitable ownership of those organisations. While these were all noble intentions, it is important [...]
Today we are taking a look at: USDZAR on the back foot Oil retreated from a seven-week high as investors assessed mixed signals on the progress of trade negotiations Keep an eye on TMT names reporting this week; we saw a decent amount of cash being taken off Friday, but don’t expect a massive bounce [...]