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Global GROWTH is forecast to slow to 2.4% in 2025 due to rising U.S. tariffs and trade tensions. U.S. recession fears WANES in May – Trump polls UP. Markets and oil prices DROPPED on hopes of…
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US stock futures were LITTLE changed on Friday as investors continued to assess the IMPACT of the US-UK trade deal, the first MAJOR agreement since the US imposed sweeping tariffs earlier this year. President Trump HAILED…
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Global markets are THRIVING, lifted by positive Trump tariff talks with MAJOR nations sparking optimism. MZANSI'S ZAR remains resilient despite MIXED data. The Government of National Unity’s Budget 3.0 in DISCUSSION..."the times they are a changing."…
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Markets finished MIXED before the Good Friday holiday as investors considered trade discussions and UNCERTAINTY surrounding interest rates. Market sentiment was varied as investors processed President Trump’s remarks about making “BIG progress” in trade TALKS with…
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RED tide in global market INDICES. Do nothing to your PORTFOLIO positioning. SANITY will prevail.
LESOTHO 50%.
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HOOTERS files for BANKRUPTCY.
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ITALY’s major passport…
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South Africa makes its LINGUISTIC mark.
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GOOGLE promises 300 000 jobs in RSA.
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US “WAR PLANNING” chat leaked.
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R55B to save SA cities.…
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US stocks DROPPED Thursday, cutting Wednesday’s GAINS as investors assessed economic risks and Fed plans for INFLATION and slow growth. Powell deemed TARIFF inflation temporary, but FOMC lowered growth forecasts, raised unemployment, hinting at THREE 2025 rate…
In 2025, a malaise surrounds global trade as tariffs rise, reflecting Ronald Reagan's warnings in "The Truth of Tariffs." He noted that tariffs briefly protect jobs but soon stifle innovation, as industries lean on government aid instead of competing. Today, this complacency is evident, with protected sectors lagging in global markets.
Reagan also foresaw retaliation, and in 2025, trade…
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Global markets waver as U.S. stocks fall into CORRECTION territory amid Trump's 200% tariff threat on European alcohol, the Nasdaq DIVES, Asia follows, Europe’s growth dips to 0.9% despite ECB’s 2.5% rate CUT, China aims for 5%…
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The market SELL-OFF persists, with the TARIFF approach starting to sting. This could serve as a CATALYST to bring stock VALUATIONS back to earth from their PRICEY peaks. HODL..
CHINESE man refuses £200…
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U.S. tech stocks fell as tariffs DAMPENED sentiment, while financials gained. South Africa’s Ramaphosa seeks TALKS with Trump over policy DISPUTES and aid cuts. Fires RAGE on Table Mountain, the G20 meeting ended WITHOUT consensus, and…
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Global financial conditions remain UNCERTAIN due to geopolitical tensions and economic INSTABILITY. Trade policies, inflation, and interest rate decisions are driving FLUCTUATIONS. Investor confidence is wavering amid shifting economic and political LANDSCAPES. Some regions are…