SA braces for US tariffs
Government urgently needs to consider interventions ...
China’s GDP seen outpacing target, easing stimulus pressure
Data released on Monday showed exports rising 5.8% in June, accelerating for the first time since March and beating economists’ expectations.
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
Continuing a boycott of South Africa by top US officials begun by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stayed away out of scorn over his hosts’ theme for its G20 presidency of 'Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.'
Silver extends surge as tariff concerns create market tightness
The metal is up 35% this year, surpassing gold’s 28% gain.
Musk suggests Tesla shareholders will vote on xAI investment
Musk set up xAI in early 2023, months after OpenAI ushered in the AI boom with the launch of ChatGPT.
Futures fall on tariffs, bitcoin hits $120 000: Markets wrap
Silver gained to trade near the highest level since 2011.
Iron ore holds big weekly gain ahead of key China economic data
Futures of the steel-making staple rose as high as $99.90 a ton early Monday, after surging 3.6% last week.
What to expect as US earnings season kicks off
How SA’s payment tech stacks up globally, and why staying invested matters in a volatile market.
Gold gains as Trump doubles down on tariffs before deadline
Spot gold was 0.5% higher at $3 372.75 an ounce at 7:13 a.m. in Singapore.
Oil steady as investors assess US trade threats and Russia moves
Brent for September settlement advanced 0.2% to $70.49 a barrel at 9:24 a.m. in Singapore.