Torching the dollar: The thinking behind Trump’s massive tariff gamble
The US’s desire to drive down the value of the mighty dollar is regarded as central to the unpredictable and hugely volatile tariff war…
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Mashaba’s budget coup rescues ANC, as the DA fumes
ActionSA has come to the ANC’s aid to get the budget over the line. But at what cost to the government of national unity?…
South Africa throws stones from glass garage in Trump auto-trade spat
As of this week, Trump’s administration will slap a 25% tariff on cars made overseas. What does this mean for South Africa’s automotive sector?…
Bad economics
The idea of using South African lenders’ balance sheets to magic up more investment is alluring – but it’s misguided, and potentially dangerous…
Budget crisis: Two days to bust
The budget standoff between the ANC and DA is dragging into yet another week. If it’s not resolved, there could be dire implications for…
Weaponising the fiscus
Irrespective of where you stand politically, there is one immutable truth: every state, company or household must have a budget that balances…
Expropriation at the heart of budget deadlock
Budget brinkmanship: land reform has pushed ANC-DA talks to the edge, threatening the coalition government just days before the fiscal deadline…
Coulda, shoulda, didn’t …
With ‘Trumpflation’ looming, South Africa’s Reserve Bank has again kept rates on hold – even as cuts are long overdue, say critics…
PPPs to the rescue? Not quite yet
South Africa needs massive investment to meet its infrastructure goals. It’s looking to PPPs to plug the gap.…
With a US recession around the corner, where are the adults?
There will be a recession in the US, not because of inflation, Covid or the Ukraine – but because of the uncertainty Trump has…
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Spar chair fails to soothe rattled investors
Spar’s AGM was the chance for a rousing pep talk…
Is Woolworths back on the front foot?
Despite having to ditch excess stock, Woolworths has grown its…
Fortress powers growth as property market firms
Favourable structural market conditions continue to support strong growth and…
Iran says US will ‘bitterly regret’ torpedoing warship
Iran has launched a new wave of attacks in the…
