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US stock futures were FLAT ahead of the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures)) inflation report. Indexes rose on SOLID data and AI optimism. After-hours trading was mixed—some firms gained on strong forecasts, others dipped…
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US stock futures TICKED up Friday as investors awaited Fed Res Chair Jerome Powell’s REMARKS at Jackson Hole for SIGNALS on the path of interest rates. Markets remain wary that Powell could TEMPER expectations for a near-term…
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U.S. stock futures held STEADY Friday, as July’s PPI surged 0.9% MoM / 3.3% YoY, DIMMING hopes for a 50bps Fed rate cut in September. Markets still price in an 85–91% chance of a SMALLER cut.…
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US stock futures dipped Friday as investors awaited the JOBS report, expected to show softening labour conditions. President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs—up to 41% on imports from 67 nations—begin today, with South Africa facing a…
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Markets have been BUOYED by robust earnings and trade optimism. The Federal Reserve is EXPECTED to hold rates steady next week. Trump recently SOFTENED his stance on Powell following a symbolic visit. SARB’s upcoming…
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Global markets are MIXED. Europe rebounded; India’s office sector SURGED. Canada’s TSX rose despite WEAK growth. MZANSI saw retail and mining gains but faced trade TENSIONS. Bitcoin RALLIED on regulation progress. IPOs stayed strong,…
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Global markets face VOLAITILITY from rising tariffs. US equities struggle, while AI stocks and emerging markets shine. Trump’s new tariffs HIT Mzansi (30%) and others. SA seeks EXEMPTIONS for citrus and steel. The ZAR…
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U.S. stocks CLIMBED Thursday, with tech leading after strong jobs data and easing chip software restrictions to China. Nvidia, Synopsys, and Datadog all rallied, the latter boosted by news it’s joining the S&P…
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US stock futures remained STEADY on Friday as investors looked ahead to the release of the latest PCE price index, which is the Federal Reserve’s preferred MEASURE of inflation. This data could help…
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Commentary : Global markets DIPPED on rising Middle East tensions, with reports of possible US military ACTION against Iran. The US Fed held rates steady but signalled POTENTIAL cuts in 2025 due to slower growth and…
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U.S. futures DROPPED over 1% after Israel launched a preemptive STRIKE on Iran, raising Middle East tensions. Israel declared a state of emergency, citing an expected drone and missile ATTACK. The U.S. denied involvement. Markets…
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The global markets are experiencing HEIGHTENED volatility amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Key factors include increased US-China strategic COMPETITION, conflicts in Eastern Europe, and tensions in the Middle East. These issues have led to supply chain…