Annah Thupudi, Author at Citadel Global

16 Jan 2026

TRUMP’S JANUARY ACTIONS RESHAPE GLOBAL RISK

This year, 2026, opened with a cascade of United States (US)-related geopolitical developments that are reshaping risk sentiment across global markets.

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12 Dec 2025

2025 IN RETROSPECT

As we approach the final weeks of 2025, markets are digesting a year that delivered historic milestones

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5 Dec 2025

DECEMBER’S MARKETS: SEASONALITY MEETS UNCERTAINTY

December is a month when everyone, including investors, slip into holiday mode. However, historically, it has been among the strongest for equities.

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28 Nov 2025

GLOBAL RISK APPETITE FAVOURS EMS

Emerging markets (EMs) have posted one of their strongest years in recent memory.

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21 Nov 2025

NVIDIA DELIVERS WHILE FED EQUIVOCATES

This week, markets navigated two competing narratives that will shape their positioning through to the year-end.

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14 Nov 2025

MTBPS SIGNALS TURNING POINT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN ASSETS

South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered on 12 November, has provided fresh momentum

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7 Nov 2025

EQUITY RESILIENCE AMID AI FRENZY

The United States (US) third quarter 2025 earnings season has delivered a robust performance for the S&P 500, underscoring corporate America’s adaptability in an environment tempered by geopolitical and tariff uncertainty, cooling inflation and anticipated US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. The US equity rally With approximately 85% of S&P 500 companies having reported by […]

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31 Oct 2025

TRUMP’S ASIA TOUR DELIVERS MIXED TRADE BREAKTHROUGH

There is a lot of activity on the global economic stage. The United States (US) is going through its second longest government shutdown in history, global geopolitical tensions are still high and trade uncertainty reigns as a result of US President, Donald Trump’s tariff war. Despite all of this, US equity markets continue to extend […]

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24 Oct 2025

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: MAPPING THE REAL IMPACT OF US-CHINA TRADE RESTRICTIONS

The current standoff between Washington and Beijing extends beyond headline tariff figures. China’s rare earth export controls and the United States’ (US’s) threatened software restrictions target different pressure points in global supply chains, with consequences that reach well beyond the two economies directly involved. China’s rare earth gambit China controls roughly 70% of rare earth […]

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17 Oct 2025

US-CHINA TENSIONS FLARE… AGAIN

Markets were given a sharp reminder last week that trade friction between Washington and Beijing remains unresolved.

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10 Oct 2025

GOLD’S RELENTLESS RALLY AND THE RAND’S RISING TIDE

Gold continues to surge, continually setting fresh record highs and refusing to lose momentum.

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3 Oct 2025

THE US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AND ITS MARKET IMPLICATIONS

This week, the United States (US) entered a federal government shutdown, leading to a temporary scale-back of agency operations

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26 Sep 2025

US PCE IN FOCUS

The United States (US) Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) preferred measure of inflation

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19 Sep 2025

THE FED’S LABOUR-INFLATION TRADEOFF

The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) entered its September meeting under the weight of conflicting realities.

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12 Sep 2025

THE MINING INDUSTRY: A MONTH OF MERGERS AND MARKET SHIFTS

The mining industry has been a hotbed of corporate activity over the past month.

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5 Sep 2025

US SECOND QUARTER EARNINGS SEASON: RESILIENCE AMID UNCERTAINTY

United States (US) earnings season is when US companies report on how they have performed in the previous quarters.

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29 Aug 2025

TRUMP VS THE FEDERAL RESERVE’S INDEPENDENCE

United States (US) President, Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by an aggressive campaign to reshape the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and the broader Federal Reserve system. Driven by a desire to align monetary policy with his economic vision – particularly through drastic interest rate cuts – Trump has […]

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22 Aug 2025

TECH’S JOLT: RISK RESET OR HARBINGER OF SOMETHING DEEPER?

The winds of change are blowing through technology markets. A sector that seemed impervious to economic storms through the first half of the year

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15 Aug 2025

A MIRAGE OF RESILIENCE

On the surface, the United States (US) economy still looks sturdy. Growth is holding, inflation prints are calm, and equities are climbing.

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8 Aug 2025

CRUDE CALCULATIONS: INDIA’S RISKY BET ON RUSSIAN OIL

India’s relationship with Russian crude is a masterclass in strategic ambiguity, presenting opportunity but also some potentially serious liability.

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1 Aug 2025

MARKET CONTRADICTIONS AS SIGNALS COLLIDE

Markets are no strangers to contradiction. This week, however, they had no choice as signals collided with force.

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25 Jul 2025

THE FICKLE POWER OF SENTIMENT

Financial markets have always been a curious mix of logic and emotion. Investors like to tell themselves, and each other, that they make decisions rationally, with cool heads and spreadsheets in hand. Sentiment, however, is a powerful driving force. The driving force of market psychology Spend time in investing circles and you’ll feel the pulse […]

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18 Jul 2025

TARIFFS, TECH AND TENSION

HOW NEW TRADE POLICIES AND GEOPOLITICS SHAPED GLOBAL MARKETS THIS WEEK

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11 Jul 2025

TRUMP’S TARIFF BLITZ SHAKES GLOBAL MARKETS

United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has reignited global trade tensions with a sweeping set of new tariffs announced throughout the week, as the 90–day hiatus following the 2 April “Liberation Day” tariff announcement came to an end on 9 July. Sky high duties will hit dozens of US trading partners, as Trump pushes for […]

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4 Jul 2025

TRUMP’S “BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL”

This week, attention in Washington has been fixed on United States (US) President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Tax Bill.”

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27 Jun 2025

THE TRUMP–POWELL CONFLICT

RENEWED TENSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR MARKETS

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20 Jun 2025

STRAIT OF UNCERTAINTY

ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT ROILS OIL PRICES, OPEC AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

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13 Jun 2025

US-CHINA TRADE FRAMEWORK: A FRAGILE TRUCE ON RARE EARTHS AND SEMICONDUCTORS

This week, global markets have been transfixed by the announcement of a new trade framework between the United States (US) and China. The agreement, struck after marathon negotiations in London, is now awaiting the final signatures of the respective countries’ presidents, President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. While it promises to ease the flow […]

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6 Jun 2025

INFLATION TARGETING IN SOUTH AFRICA: CHARTING A NEW PATH

The conversation around South Africa’s inflation target has taken on new urgency in recent months, as policymakers and market participants debate whether the country’s current approach is fit for purpose. With a headline inflation target range of 3% to 6% in place since 2000, South Africa now stands out among its peers for maintaining a […]

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30 May 2025

US TRADE COURT’S RULING ENDS UP MUDDYING THE WATERS

On Wednesday, a landmark decision by the United States (US) Court of International Trade upended President Donald Trump’s global tariff policy

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23 May 2025

SOUTH AFRICA’S US MISSION

This week, South Africa’s high-profile diplomatic mission to the United States (US) delivered more drama than results.

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16 May 2025

THE LIFTING OF THE US AI CHIP EXPORT BAN

This week, the United States (US) government announced the end of the Biden-era ban on exporting advanced artificial intelligence

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9 May 2025

Reindustrialising America

“Bringing jobs back to America” was a major tag line throughout United States (US) President, Donald Trump’s campaign and continued at the start of his second term. The push to revitalise US manufacturing – particularly in foundational sectors like steel production – has gained momentum as policymakers emphasise economic resilience, job creation, and reduced reliance […]

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25 Apr 2025

TRUMP’S FED-HUNT: WHY UNDERMINING CENTRAL BANK INDEPENDENCE COULD SPARK ECONOMIC CHAOS

If there’s one thing United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has mastered, it’s keeping the world guessing. His X feed, together with posts on his social media platform, Truth, in conjunction with press conferences have become must-watch events for anyone with a stake in the global economy. But it is his ongoing campaign against US […]

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11 Apr 2025

TRUMP’S RECIPROCAL TARIFF SAGA

We were hoping that after the turmoil caused in markets across the globe, following the 2 April implementation of tariffs

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4 Apr 2025

Turbulence and tariffs

On Thursday, Bloomberg published an article claiming that tech giant, Microsoft, had halted or delayed several data centre projects in the United States (US) and globally.

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28 Mar 2025

SOFT VS HARD DATA – SENTIMENT VS NUMBERS

There are two types of economic data. Soft economic indicators, which are based on sentiment

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14 Mar 2025

THE EVOLUTION OF INVESTOR SENTIMENT: FROM STRONG MAN TACTICS TO ECONOMIC REALITY

As the world navigates the complex landscape of international trade

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7 Mar 2025

GERMANY’S ECONOMIC GAMBIT: A €500 BILLION BET ON THE FUTURE

In a move that sent waves through the European economic landscape

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28 Feb 2025

CHINA’S PRIVATE SECTOR RENAISSANCE: A NEW CHAPTER IN ECONOMIC STRATEGY?

China’s relationship with its private sector has undergone a remarkable transformation, reflecting the country’s broader economic evolution.

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21 Feb 2025

US MISSING IN ACTION?

The 2025 G20 Summit is unfolding against a backdrop of global uncertainty and shifting power dynamics.

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14 Feb 2025

THE GREAT MARKET DEBATE: POLICY VS PRICE

In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, investors and analysts alike often find themselves pondering a fundamental question: what truly drives the markets?

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7 Feb 2025

GLOBAL MARKETS IN CHOPPY WATERS

The past week brought us little of the excitement we’ve become accustomed to since the beginning of this year, and we may even argue that it has been a welcome relief. But that does not mean that the waves have settled on the global economic front. Key themes: Muted week is a welcome change of […]

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31 Jan 2025

TECH TREMORS

In a week that will be remembered as a pivotal moment for the tech industry, the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup, sent shockwaves through global markets.

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24 Jan 2025

UK ECONOMY FACES AN UPHILL BATTLE

The economic landscape in the United Kingdom (UK) presents a complex picture characterised by modest growth expectations

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17 Jan 2025

A TUMULTUOUS DAWN FOR 2025

The opening weeks of 2025 have been anything but smooth sailing. Financial markets are stumbling through a potential minefield of economic data points

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13 Dec 2024

2024, we wish you farewell

As 2024 draws to a close, we are left reflecting on a year characterised by market resilience, volatility, and uncertainty.

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6 Dec 2024

BLURBS FROM THE WEEK

“Keep dreaming, Bitcoin is never going to hit $100,000!” – Peter Schiff via Twitter, November 2019.

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29 Nov 2024

A TASTE OF TRUMP

As United States (US) President-Elect, Donald Trump, starts the transition into his next term, a slew of policy reforms are taking centre stage. Key themes for the week: Trump’s tariffs and fears of trade wars are once again giving the markets the jitters US Treasury yields retreat to near one-month lows US equities take a […]

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22 Nov 2024

RUSSIA UNSETTLES MARKETS

This week, Russia made significant updates to its nuclear doctrine, a move that soured sentiment and intensified geopolitical tensions.

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22 Nov 2024

MARKET UPDATE | MONEYWEBNOW

Citadel Global Director, Bianca Botes joins Simon Brown for a market update on Moneyweb Now.

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15 Nov 2024

TRUMP TRADE USHERS IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC SHIFT

Donald Trump’s recent victory in the United States (US) presidential election has prompted a wave of market reactions, culminating in what has been dubbed “Trump trade”.

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8 Nov 2024

A WEEK OF MARKET AMBIGUITY

This week has been anything but dull for the financial markets. A series of major events stirred both excitement and caution among investors.

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6 Nov 2024

NewzRoom Afrika | Newsfeed PM

Citadel Global Director, Bianca Botes discussed the effect of the outcome of the US election on the rand and other emerging markets.

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1 Nov 2024

CNBC Africa | Closing Bell

Citadel Global Director, Bianca Botes joined Godfrey Mutizwa in studio to discuss the market reaction to Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

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1 Nov 2024

DRILLING DEEPER INTO OIL

Oil prices have always been a primary global economic lever, influencing inflation rates, trade balances, and geopolitical relations.

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25 Oct 2024

GIVING CREDIT WHERE IT IS NOT DUE

On Wednesday, a headline from Russia’s TASS newswire, reading, VEB.RF signs agreement with China, South Africa on credit lines in national currencies

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18 Oct 2024

FIGHTING WITH THE NEIGHBOURS

Over the past few years, global politics have shifted dramatically, creating an increasingly fragmented world.

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11 Oct 2024

THE GREAT CRASH OF 1987

Monday, 19 October 1987, known as “Black Monday,” remains a watershed moment in financial history. While it played out 37 years ago

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4 Oct 2024

MARKET VOLATILITY AS SENTIMENT SEE-SAWS

Last week, we delved into the Chinese stimulus package and its almost immediate impact on the global financial market. This week, the tide turned. The rally in commodity-linked currencies was short-lived as United States (US) inflation and the Middle East conflict have seen a move back to safe-haven assets. Key themes for the week: Emerging […]

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27 Sep 2024

CHINA’S SURPRISE – A BOLD MOVE OR JUST A TEMPORARY FIX?

China has just dropped a $140 billion economic bombshell to jolt its sluggish economy back to life. This massive stimulus package, featuring rate cuts and a hefty liquidity injection, has set markets abuzz.

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20 Sep 2024

FED TRIMS RATES

“The US economy is basically fine,” said Jerome Powell, chairman of the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed).

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13 Sep 2024

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

In a week where the market backdrop was essentially unchanged – as markets wait with bated breath on next week’s FOMC meeting – we take a look at some of the key events that stole the show this week.

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6 Sep 2024

A GRUELLING DAY FOR TECH SWEETHEART

Key themes for the week:

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30 Aug 2024

GOLD SHINES BRIGHTLY

Key themes for this week:

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23 Aug 2024

NO LONGER A ONE-HORSE RACE

With Kamala Harris now leading the Democratic campaign, United States (US) election polls have changed drastically.

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16 Aug 2024

A NEW CHAPTER OF STABILITY AND REFORM

Key themes for this week:

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2 Aug 2024

A WEEK OF DIVERGENT INTEREST RATE DECISIONS

All eyes were on central banks this week, with three major central banks poised to announce their interest rate decisions.

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26 Jul 2024

TRUMPENOMICS

With the US presidential race in full swing, polls are indicating that Donald Trump will likely win a second term

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19 Jul 2024

CHINA’S BANKING SECTOR – 40 BANKS DISAPPEAR

China’s financial sector is experiencing a period of significant turbulence. The sudden disappearance of 40 banks, in a single week

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12 Jul 2024

JEROME POWELL IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Jerome Powell’s testimony to the United States (US) Congress took centre stage this week, ahead of the key US inflation release on Thursday.

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5 Jul 2024

THE EQUITY-MARKET GAMBLE

With discussions around cutting interest rates intensifying, there is considerable speculation that equity markets could see significant benefits in the coming months.

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28 Jun 2024

CHECKING AI’S PULSE

This week we try to assess the heartbeat of the artificial intelligence (AI) value chain based on recent reporting.

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21 Jun 2024

MARKET OPTIMISM SURROUNDS SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY, BUT WILL IT LAST?

The local political landscape took centre stage this week, with markets celebrating the newly formed Government of National Unity

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14 Jun 2024

A SHIFT TO THE RIGHT

Continuing with the election narrative, this week we will examine the recent European Parliamentary elections, which brought yet another surprise to the fore.

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7 Jun 2024

ELECTIONS WEIGH ON EMERGING MARKETS

This week we turn our attention to a number of recent emerging market elections, which are contributing to market volatility.

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31 May 2024

THE STATE OF US CONSUMPTION

While inflation data and messaging suggest a resilient United States (US) economy and a buoyant consumer, a deeper dive into the numbers paints a slightly different picture. However, US consumer spending is nowhere close to collapsing. Key themes for the week: It’s not all doom and gloom for US consumers Record-low eurozone unemployment HP earnings […]

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24 May 2024

NVIDIA TOPS $1,000/SHARE

Nvidia shares surged to a record high of $1,037.99/share after the company beat earnings and revenue estimates for the first quarter and analysts felt more bullish following the results. Nvidia earnings boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semi-conductor stocks United States (US) stock markets retreat over likely higher-for-longer interest rates Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) dragged down […]

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17 May 2024

MARKET SENTIMENT RECEIVES A WELCOME BOOST

Risk appetite and sentiment were boosted this week, as markets celebrated the latest US CPI reading.

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14 May 2024

KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND HOW THEY IMPACT CURRENCY MARKETS

Citadel Global Director and foreign exchange and treasury expert, Bianca Botes, unpacks currency fluctuation dynamics and how the rand is impacted

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10 May 2024

MORE OF THE SAME

This week has been rather uneventful, with dynamics remaining largely static.

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3 May 2024

US FED IN THE SPOTLIGHT

On Wednesday, as South Africa celebrated Workers’ Day, the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), once again, took centre stage

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26 Apr 2024

US GDP SURPRISES

In an unexpected turn of events, the resilient US economy has finally shown signs of cracks, as the United States (US) gross domestic product (GDP)

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19 Apr 2024

EMERGING MARKET CURRENCIES FACE HEADWINDS

While the interest-rate-cut can continues to be kicked further down the road, emerging market currencies continue to bear the brunt of a robust dollar.

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16 Apr 2024

TREASURY RISK MANAGEMENT: NEW THREATS CALL FOR NEW MITIGATION APPROACHES

The current landscape of heightened global volatility – brought on by escalating geopolitical crises, unusually high-interest rates in Western economies, and uncertain political, business and economic outlooks as more than half of the world goes to the polls this year amid greater financial, social and environmental stress – presents both challenges and opportunities for treasury risk management. “Not only […]

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12 Apr 2024

A STICKY SITUATION

US inflation is proving to be rather sticky, with the latest reading coming in hotter than expected for the third consecutive month.

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5 Apr 2024

NAVIGATING THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES

The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, coupled with the biggest earthquake in 25 years to hit Taiwan

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15 Mar 2024

MIXED DATA CONTINUES TO CONFOUND MARKETS

With the broader market narrative remaining unchanged, we take a look at what is making noteworthy headlines in this week’s Wrap.

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8 Mar 2024

WHO TURNED UP THE HEAT?

February 2024 has been marked as the hottest February on record, marking the ninth consecutive month of record-breaking high temperatures.

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1 Mar 2024

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE POLITICS

Race for US presidency heats up, Macron fuels Russian propaganda machine, Oil gains on expectations of supply cuts, Currencies continue to take cues from data and central bank rhetoric.

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23 Feb 2024

LOCAL BUDGET AND FOMC MINUTES SHAPE MARKET MOVEMENTS

Treasury taps into GFECRA, FOMC minutes show there is no urgency to cut US rates, Nvidia shoots the lights out, Oil steady, gold climbs.

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16 Feb 2024

KICKING THE RATE-CUT CAN DOWN THE ROAD?

Higher than expected inflation dampens the mood, UK economy contracts, Oil’s rollercoaster ride far from over, Economic data sets the stage.

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9 Feb 2024

ALL EYES ON CHINA

China makes all the right noise, South African Mining Indaba in the declining sector, Oil posts fourth consecutive session of gains, Currencies dance to central bank tunes.

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2 Feb 2024

THE MARKETS’ INTRICATE DANCE

In this week’s Weekly Market Wrap, we take a closer look at the most recent International Monetary Fund, (IMF) global growth outlook, and do a deep dive into what cues the rand will take in 2024.

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26 Jan 2024

MARKET ROLLERCOASTER ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSES

China deploys stimulus, ECB and SARB keep interest rates on hold, Oil trades near two-month highs, US economy overshoots expectations.

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19 Jan 2024

BUMPY START TO THE YEAR

January 2024 has kicked off with a bang, and volatility and uncertainty remain the name of the game.

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12 Dec 2023

THE RAND: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN VOLATILE TIMES

A key feature of the recently released Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures is the mounting costs of an inefficient economy and its impact on growth

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8 Dec 2023

THAT’S A WRAP

This has been a challenging year all round. Global economies cooled on the back of high interest rates, as central banks looked to tame record-high

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1 Dec 2023

SOUTH AFRICA MAKES STRIDES IN ADDRESSING ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING DEFICIENCIES

In a significant development, South Africa has received positive recognition for its progress in rectifying technical compliance deficiencies in its anti-money laundering system, according to the latest report from the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Key themes for the week US economy grows more than expected Equity markets reflect positive sentiment as we head […]

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24 Nov 2023

NAVIGATING ECONOMIC REALITIES: INSIGHTS FROM FED MEETING MINUTES

The recently released Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes serve as a sobering reality check for markets

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17 Nov 2023

MARKET OPTIMISM SURFACES AS US CPI SLOWS DOWN

On Tuesday, following a marginally lower than expected consumer price index (CPI) reading from the United States (US), financial markets

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10 Nov 2023

A DWINDLING EQUITY POOL

It is no secret that market conditions are tough, and the regulatory burden on companies is intensifying world over

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3 Nov 2023

FINANCIAL MARKETS UPBEAT FOLLOWING FED COMMENTS

Two major events dominated investors’ focus this week. The release of the South African Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)

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2 Nov 2023

THE IMPACT OF BUSINESSES PAYING TOO MUCH FOR FOREX

Foreign exchange (forex) transactions are the lifeblood of the global economy. It is therefore concerning to note that high pricing and transparency are major pain points for forex players in the small and medium enterprises space in South Africa, says Citadel Global Director and Treasury Partner, Bianca Botes. These pain points were revealed in the […]

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27 Oct 2023

GLOBAL-GROWTH HIGHFLYERS

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest world economic outlook report, revealed its projections for individual country economic growth

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20 Oct 2023

MARKETS ON EDGE

Markets are on edge as they watch the escalation of the Middle East conflict. This week we delve into some of the most prominent market

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13 Oct 2023

GEOPOLITICAL RISK INTENSIFIES

While a multitude of geopolitical risks continue to unfold across the globe, the recent resurgence of conflict between Israel and Hamas is sure to add fuel to the fire, as markets grapple with uncertainty and volatility.

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6 Oct 2023

GLOBAL BOND MARKET TURMOIL

The recent bond market selloff, along with the accompanying rise in yields, has significant implications for global financial markets

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29 Sep 2023

OIL PRICES CAUSE CONCERN

The surge in oil prices, driven by supply concerns, geopolitical factors, and energy transition dynamics, poses significant challenges

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27 Sep 2023

BRICS CURRENCY BLOC COULD SHAKE UP GLOBAL TRADE

While a new BRICS currency is not officially on the cards yet, the Global South should anticipate the possibility that the current five member

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22 Sep 2023

CENTRAL BANKS DOMINATE THIS WEEK

The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye has taken a significant step in addressing its economic challenges by raising its key interest rate

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15 Sep 2023

US DATA OUTPERFORMS

The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) started its rate hiking cycle in March 2022, and having raised rates by a total of 525 basis points since then, went from an interest rate range of zero to 0.25% to a range of 5.25% to 5.50% by July 2023. This is the quickest and most substantial […]

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8 Sep 2023

WORLD POWERS MEET IN TURBULENT TIMES

Tomorrow marks the start of the first G20 summit since Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine and the first fully fledged physical leaders’ meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The meeting comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are running high, and the global economic environment faces numerous challenges. Key themes for this […]

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1 Sep 2023

VIETNAM MAKES ITS MARK ON WALL STREET

VinFast is a Vietnamese success story. It is the Southeast Asian country’s first car brand to expand into global markets.

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25 Aug 2023

BRICS EXPANDS ITS MEMBERSHIP

Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries invited to join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) as new members next year

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22 Aug 2023

FOREX TIPS FOR YOUR TRAVELS TO THE RUGBY WORLD CUP

As the Rugby World Cup in France approaches, South Africans planning on making a European trip of the occasion, can make more of their travels by being aware of a few hidden foreign exchange expenses, advises Bianca Botes, Director at foreign exchange and treasury experts Citadel Global. For South African rugby lovers, travelling to the […]

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18 Aug 2023

SHADOW BANK LIQUIDITY COMES TO LIGHT

This week saw large cracks starting to emerge in China’s shadow banking industry, making it the most recent victim

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11 Aug 2023

DEFLATION DIMS CHINA’S RECOVERY

China’s artificially constrained economic performance in 2022 should have set the stage for an easy economic win in 2023. However, the onset of recent deflationary trends hint at a far more challenging path to its economic resurgence than originally anticipated. Key themes for the week include: Concerns as China sees consumer price deflation United States […]

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4 Aug 2023

FITCH BLINDSIDES MARKETS

In recent months, the United States (US) debt ceiling made headlines, with a deal finally reached on 1 June 2023.

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28 Jul 2023

AN UNLIKELY COLLABORATION

In a recent Weekly Wrap, dated 9 June 2023, we made mention of a meeting that took place between the Presidency and key private sector players.

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21 Jul 2023

CRISIS AVERTED

South Africa’s relationship with Russia has been in the spotlight leading up to the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) conference scheduled to take place in South Africa during August. Many analysts have been concerned over what South Africa would do should Russian President, Vladimir Putin, attend the conference in person. Would the BRICS […]

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14 Jul 2023

THE GREAT FLIP-FLOP

Definition: flip-flop. verb [I] US informal uk /ˈflɪp.flɒp / us /ˈflɪp.flɑːp /. to change a plan completely.

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7 Jul 2023

STICKY FOOD INFLATION SHOWS SIGNS OF EASING

Around the world, inflation is putting consumers under significant strain

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30 Jun 2023

A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN ECONOMY

Economic performance of the global economy, as well as our local economy, is always top of mind when we evaluate the outlook for growth, employment and financial market performance. This week’s South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Quarterly bulletin provides an in-depth look to the local economy.

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23 Jun 2023

INTEREST RATE DECISIONS REMAIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

As we approach the second half of 2023, inflation and interest rates remain the key drivers of markets across the globe. Investors are keeping a close eye on central bank action, along with interest rate guidance to gauge their next moves.

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9 Jun 2023

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

This year has proven to be a rather bumpy ride for markets and economies. There have been a deluge of economic woes

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5 Jun 2023

CHINA’S SHIFT FROM INDUSTRIAL TO CONSUMER ECONOMY

Numerous global and domestic factors are influencing a slow but steady shift in China’s economy from industrial- to consumer-driven.

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2 Jun 2023

SARB FSR MAKES HEADLINES

Normally, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Financial Stability Report (FSR) is a formality, with media taking little interest in its content

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26 May 2023

LOCAL INTEREST RATES TAKE CENTRE STAGE

With South African inflation remaining above the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) target band, and the rand recently hitting all-time lows

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19 May 2023

A $31 TRILLION HEADACHE

We have seen this tactic before, the United States Congress, once again, is playing a game of chicken with the credit worthiness of the United States

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12 May 2023

SOUTH AFRICA’S CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST

It has been a dark week for South Africa, in more ways than one. Government decisions and lack of clear policy have pushed the rand to two-year lows

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8 May 2023

HOW GEOPOLITICAL RISK IMPACTS FOREX MARKETS

In today’s connected world, people and businesses need to effectively plan for their futures by considering their wealth from a global perspective.

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5 May 2023

INTEREST RATE HIKES IN FOCUS

It has been a busy week on the central-bank front, with interest rate announcements from three major central banks. Markets are getting anxious

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21 Apr 2023

THE IMF SPRING MEETING

Snippets from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meeting have been used across various discussion platforms

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14 Apr 2023

RECESSION FEARS SPOOK MARKETS

Fears of an impending recession have, yet again, made headlines. Sluggish economic performance across the globe has sounded the alarm bells as ongoing

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31 Mar 2023

THE ECONOMICS OF ILLEGAL ORGAN TRAFFICKING

As with anything in life, it all comes down to the economics of supply and demand. The illegal organ trade has made headlines

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24 Mar 2023

WALKING THE TIGHTROPE

The recent fallout in the banking sector left many wondering whether the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks have the capacity to combat inflation through ongoing rate hikes without causing further fallout in the banking sector. Key themes for this week include: Central banks proceed with rate hikes Tight US labour […]

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17 Mar 2023

GLOBAL BANKING SECTOR IN HOT WATER

Since the financial crisis in 2008, we haven’t seen much turmoil in the global banking sector. However, that all changed late last week

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10 Mar 2023

DOLLAR SOARING ON BACK OF HAWKISH FED

Rising interest rates in the United States (US), coupled with the dollar’s status as a safe haven asset, has supported the currency throughout

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3 Mar 2023

US-CHINA RELATIONS STRAINED

The world’s two largest economies, the United States (US) and China, play a crucial role in the global economy.

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24 Feb 2023

SOUTH AFRICA IN TURBULENT TIMES

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of The Nation Address (SONA), South African citizens, analysts and investors all looked

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17 Feb 2023

US DATA IN FOCUS

Consistently robust economic data out of the United States (US), coupled with stronger than expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, pushed markets back into risk-off trade this week. In line with the latest numbers, markets are increasing their bets that the Fed will keep interest rates higher for longer. Key themes for this week include: […]

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10 Feb 2023

SONA-TO-SONA ANALYSIS OF THE RAND

Many significant events have occurred since last year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the most prominent being the Russia-Ukraine war

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10 Feb 2023

TURKEY ROCKED BY QUAKE

It has been an eventful week for the markets. Thursday saw South Africa in the spotlight

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3 Feb 2023

A WEEK OF RATE HIKES

This week markets shifted their attention to the interest rate decisions of three major central banks

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27 Jan 2023

US GROWTH IN FOCUS

Thursday saw the release of key United States (US) gross domestic product (GDP) data. These numbers will set the tone for the upcoming interest rate

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20 Jan 2023

DAVOS-GROWTH IN FOCUS

We kicked the year off with the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. This year’s theme is Cooperation in a Fragmented World.

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2 Jan 2023

FIVE WAYS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SOLID FOREX RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY IN PLACE

With trillions of dollars traded daily, the foreign exchange (forex) market is complex.

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9 Dec 2022

THAT’S A WRAP

This year has been nothing, if not eventful. We started 2022 with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, declaring war on Ukraine.

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2 Dec 2022

PHALA PHALA SENDS RAND INTO TAILSPIN

In recent months, the focus in financial markets has been squarely on inflation and monetary tightening by global central banks.

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25 Nov 2022

WHY CHINA MATTERS

With the focus remaining squarely on the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate expectations for the coming months

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18 Nov 2022

RISK APPETITE TAKES YET ANOTHER BACKSEAT

Just as investors were getting comfortable with the idea of a less hawkish United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed)

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11 Nov 2022

DEMOCRATS VS REPUBLICANS

On Tuesday, Americans voted in the United States (US) midterm election. While many anticipated an overwhelming win for the Republicans, the Democrats put up a fierce fight and performed much better than initially expected.

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4 Nov 2022

HIGHER RATES FOR LONGER

This week, the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), debunked speculation that an interest rate pivot might be on the horizon

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28 Oct 2022

ECB TOWS THE LINE

It has been yet another eventful, and volatile week, as investors continue to digest inflation data

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21 Oct 2022

TRUSS BOWS OUT OF NUMBER 10

On Thursday, Liz Truss announced her resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), not long after her appointment in September.

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14 Oct 2022

NO PIVOT IN SIGHT

While the market has been holding its breath for a dovish pivot from the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed)

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7 Oct 2022

NATURE’S REVOLT

For years we have been hearing about the devastating effects of man-made environmental disasters.

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30 Sep 2022

CHAOS IN THE KINGDOM

It is no secret that the UK economy has been facing headwinds. The week, however, things took a turn for the worst, as the UK’s finance ministry delivered an extremely controversial mini budget. Key themes for this week include: The Bank of England (BoE) launches emergency bond buying programme European Union (EU) economic sentiment slides […]

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23 Sep 2022

HIKES IN HARMONY

It’s been a big week for markets, with the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) delivering its much-anticipated interest rate hike. However, it was not the only central bank singing a hawkish tune.

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16 Sep 2022

INFLATION FORECASTING – A HIT AND A MISS GAME

With more negative surprises than positive, inflation forecasting has been a tough job in 2022.

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9 Sep 2022

THE ECONOMICS OF WAR

The United States (US) has committed to supply a staggering $5.6 billion in aid and arms to Ukraine to support the country in its defence against Russia.

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2 Sep 2022

GREY AREAS

South Africa risks being grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). These news have been in the headlines

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26 Aug 2022

ELECTRICITY RATIONING IN EUROPE MIGHT SOON BE A REALITY

Gas supply in the European region has been a topic of discussion since the start of the Russian-Ukraine war.

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19 Aug 2022

TAKING STOCK

With the world in disarray, every so often, it’s good to take stock of all the different elements at play.

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12 Aug 2022

OUT OF THE WOODS, STILL IN THE ROUGH

The lower-than-expected United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading sent celebratory waves through the market

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5 Aug 2022

PELOSI ROCKS THE BOAT

Just as global risk appetite started to improve, geopolitical tension flared up again. This time between China and the United States (US).

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29 Jul 2022

A TURNING TIDE

Financial markets are dynamic, driven by an ever-changing global landscape. From growth to inflation, to climate change.

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26 Jul 2022

THE BENEFITS OF ASSET SWAPS FOR HEDGING RISK

South African individuals, business and trusts often need help to manage their exposure and protect their financial assets against a volatile rand

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22 Jul 2022

A WAR ON INFLATION ENSUES

Interest rates across the globe continue on an upward trajectory, as central banks unite in their fight against inflation.

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15 Jul 2022

CLOUDY DAYS AHEAD FOR EUROPE

Europe entered 2022, crippled by the pandemic, but showing promise of a prolonged and robust phase of economic expansion

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8 Jul 2022

FAREWELL BORIS

The world is full of controversial figures, many of them in political leadership positions. Boris Johnson, now the ex-prime minister

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7 Jul 2022

RAND’S WEAKNESS STEMS FROM MORE THAN LOADSHEDDING

With South Africans learning to live with the current cycle of stage 6 loadshedding, many believe the ongoing power cuts to be the antagonist behind

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1 Jul 2022

RISKING A RECESSION

As inflation continues to surprise, central banks around the world are well aware that their efforts to rein in inflation will have a negative impact

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24 Jun 2022

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE

Sanctions against Russian resources, such as oil and gas, might be aimed at Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, but they have had a global effect.

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10 Jun 2022

ECB SETS SIGHTS ON HIGHER INTEREST RATES

Inflation has been topping the agenda for central banks across the world and the European Central Bank (ECB) is no different.

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3 Jun 2022

CAN CHINA MAKE A COMEBACK?

China has always been seen as the dark horse of the world. With little interest in conforming to Western

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27 May 2022

THE REAL PANDEMIC

As the world continues to reel from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and many fear the potential of future viral outbreaks

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20 May 2022

VOLATILITY IN ABUNDANCE

It has been a seesaw ride, across the board, in financial markets this week, as market participants grapple with various market influences.

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6 May 2022

FED PUTS SPECULATION TO BED

Wednesday’s United States (US) Federal Reserve Monetary Committee meeting was the key event of this week.

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29 Apr 2022

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

The Russian-Ukraine war has been in the headlines for weeks now

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22 Apr 2022

IN THE DARK

The challenges of South African utility company, Eskom, has been apparent for a number of years now

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20 Apr 2022

BUSINESSES CAN BENEFIT FROM LEVERAGING CASH MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

A 2021 Global Treasury Survey Report by PricewaterhouseCoopers

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8 Apr 2022

CHINA IN THE LINE OF FIRE

China is, by far, the biggest economy that is not willing to openly condemn the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia.

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1 Apr 2022

SOARING FUEL PRICES, THE NEW GLOBAL PANDEMIC

It is no secret that energy costs have been on the rise globally. With the economic threat being intensified by the Russian-Ukraine war

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25 Mar 2022

NORTH KOREA ROCKS THE BOAT

With geopolitical tension at a high, and threats of nuclear action by Russia, the last thing the world needs now, is for yet another country

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18 Mar 2022

INTEREST RATE HIKING CYCLE IN FULL FORCE

Over the past two years there has been a lot of speculation on when, and at what pace, interest rates will rise. Following the pandemic

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11 Mar 2022

NOT SO POPULAR COMEBACK KID

We are all familiar with the phrase “making a comeback”. Rather than the usual pop-rock singer from the 90’s or a rugby player in his late 30’s

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4 Mar 2022

OUT OF SIGHT NOT OUT OF MIND

The world seems to be jumping from one catastrophe to next, first with COVID-19, and now with the Ukraine-Russian war.

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25 Feb 2022

RUSSIA UPS THE ANTI

On Thursday morning, Russia made good on their threats, waging a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine.

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24 Feb 2022

A BUDGET-TO-BUDGET ANALYSIS OF THE RAND

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18 Feb 2022

SPACE TIME

The Virgin Galactic space tourism company has opened a new ticket window for the public to buy seats on their specialised spacecraft

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11 Feb 2022

PUTIN PLAYS WAR GAMES

The European Union’s (EU) foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, characterised Russia’s military aggression towards Ukraine

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4 Feb 2022

FACEBOOK EARNINGS DISAPPOINT

Almost $200 billion – roughly the size of New Zealand’s economy – was wiped from the market valuation of Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook

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28 Jan 2022

A MORE HAWKISH FED

The United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), in Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, took a hawkish tone against the market’s

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21 Jan 2022

MICROSOFT MAKES ITS BIGGEST ACQUISITION

Microsoft is planning to purchase Activision Blizzard Inc., in an all-cash deal worth around $75 billion.

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19 Jan 2022

TIMING YOUR FOREX TRADES TO BEAT CURRENCY VOLATILITY

Around the clock currency trading has boomed in popularity around the world, and it can be very profitable when done right

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14 Jan 2022

NEW YEAR, NEW DYNAMICS

It’s already 2022 and the pandemic, unfortunately, is still raging with no real end in sight. As Omicron becomes the dominant COVID-19 variant

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14 Dec 2021

EXCHANGE CONTROL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Responsible for regulating all cross-border transactions, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) uses exchange controls

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10 Dec 2021

EVERGRANDE DEFAULTS

China’s largest property development group, Evergrande, has been officially labelled a defaulter for the first time.

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3 Dec 2021

OMICRON – CANARY IN THE COAL MINE?

Hot on the heels of the Delta variant, a new COVID-19 variant named Omicron – discovered over the last week – has thrown the markets into another tailspin. The long and short of the Omicron variant, based on early data, is that it seems more infectious than previous variants, but less dangerous. Key themes for […]

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26 Nov 2021

US TAP INTO OIL RESERVES AMID RISING ENERGY PRICES

The United States (US) and five other world economic powers – China, India, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom (UK) – announced a coordinated effort to tap into their national oil stockpiles

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22 Nov 2021

IS CURRENCY VOLATILITY A BAD THING?

Low inflation and interest rates over an extended period have dampened sharp movements in exchange rates, but as consumer prices rise and interest rates are increased, currency volatility once again becomes an important element to consider when trading. If underestimated, it could lead to potentially negative consequences for some investors. Currency volatility is generally measured […]

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19 Nov 2021

ELECTRIC CAR MANIA

Rivian, an American electric vehicle (EV) start-up, has made a big splash onto the automotive scene after listing on the Nasdaq last week.

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12 Nov 2021

BIGGEST INFLATION SURGE IN THREE DECADES IN THE US

This week saw the highest United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation print in 31 years. At 6.2%, inflationary pressure is spreading

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5 Nov 2021

FED STICKS TO ITS KNITTING

This week, after months of speculation and uncertainty, United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair, Jerome Powell, announced that the Fed will begin trimming its asset purchases, starting this month. With that out of the way, speculation has shifted to when the Fed might initiate interest rate hikes and the timetable it will follow in […]

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29 Oct 2021

SLOWDOWN IN US GDP

The United States (US) economy grew 2% on an annualised basis for the third quarter of the year, below economist expectations of 2.7%.

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25 Oct 2021

COMMODITY PRICES IN THE EMERGING MARKET LANDSCAPE

South Africa, though not the largest economy among emerging markets, enjoys a prominent position among its peers

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22 Oct 2021

CRYPTO IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The global landscape remains little changed, as the focus remains on the power crunch and global inflation.

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15 Oct 2021

SUPPLY CHAINS IN CHAOS

American consumers have been on a spending spree since the pandemic eased. A measure of this has been the daily tally of container ships waiting outside the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.

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8 Oct 2021

THE FINAL STRETCH

The key market themes have remained consistent over the past few weeks. Inflation, monetary policy and growth, continue to steal the limelight

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1 Oct 2021

HITTING THE CEILING

This week, while monetary tightening by central banks remained top of mind, additional factors also contributed to the current bout of risk aversion

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17 Sep 2021

CHINA TAKES A TUMBLE

Over the last few weeks, market-related news has been sounding a bit like a broken record

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10 Sep 2021

RISK RALLY ENSUES

As the world continues to bet on a dovish United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) for longer than initially anticipated

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3 Sep 2021

WAIT AND SEE

The address by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (the Fed) Chairman, Jerome Powell, at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium was disappointing. It provided none of the clarity that markets were hoping for.

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27 Aug 2021

ALL EYES ON JACKSON HOLE

After much anticipation, the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium finally kicks off today. Investors are keeping an eye out for signals

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20 Aug 2021

TIME TO TAPER

After months of speculation as to when the United States (US) Federal Reserve (the Fed) might start looking at tapering their asset purchases

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13 Aug 2021

BUILDING A BRIDGE

As part of their economic recovery plans following the pandemic, many countries have opted to invest in infrastructure as a way of boosting growth.

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6 Aug 2021

CENTRAL BANKS PAVE THE WAY

Central banks stepped into the spotlight this week, with investors watching and planning cautiously on the side-lines.

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30 Jul 2021

RAND IN FOR SLUGGISH TRADE

Effective and consistent market analysis is one of the vital components to help businesses with essential information

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30 Jul 2021

CHINA ROCKS THE BOAT

While the world has largely been focussed on the pandemic, global economic geopolitical tensions heat up.

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23 Jul 2021

DELTA DAMPENS MOOD

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to play out, the Delta variant is becoming increasingly concerning, even in regions already vaccinated.

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16 Jul 2021

CHAOS ERUPTS

Protests, riots and violence have reared their ugly heads across the globe over the past few years, for a myriad of reasons.

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14 Jul 2021

THE IMPACT OF RECENT RIOTS ON THE RAND

Foreign Exchange Specialists, Citadel Global, unpack recent events.

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9 Jul 2021

THE MASKED AND THE NOT MASKED

Since the beginning of time, there have always been the haves and the have-nots.

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2 Jul 2021

MARKET UPDATE ON NEWZROOM AFRIKA

Bianca Botes, Director at Citadel Global, was live on Newzroom Afrika

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2 Jul 2021

SMALL, BUT IMPORTANT, VICTORIES

It is a common belief that those in positions of power are often above the law, while the less powerful are always held to account.

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25 Jun 2021

COUNTRY UNDER SIEGE

While some parts of the world are celebrating COVID-19 victories, South Africa is facing another potential round of stricter lockdown regulations.

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18 Jun 2021

A HAWK’S EYE VIEW

After much talk and speculation about price pressure in the United States (US), the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) finally ripped the band-aid off.

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14 Jun 2021

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM AND THE RAND

South Africans had become so accustomed to the rand plateauing around the R13.70/$ mark that the rand’s recent rally came at a surprise to many.

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11 Jun 2021

READY, SET, JET

The focus, this week, has largely been on the recovery of economies. Over the last 16 months lockdown restrictions have been in place

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4 Jun 2021

SUPER CYCLE – MYTH OR REALITY?

This week saw the dollar remain under pressure, leaving emerging markets and commodities to reap the benefit.

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3 Jun 2021

MARKET UPDATE ON NEWZROOM AFRIKA

South Africans awoke to the news that rand is trading at its best level to the dollar in approximately 26 months.

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28 May 2021

MARKET UPDATE ON NEWZROOM AFRIKA’S

The rand was slightly weaker against the dollar this morning. Bianca Botes, Director at Citadel Global, gives insight to the latest market news on Newzroom Afrika.

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28 May 2021

ON IT GOES

Another rather uneventful week has come and gone. The world remains steadfast in its focus on the global economic environment

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24 May 2021

TWO CLASSIC HEDGING STRATEGIES THAT CAN PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS FROM CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS

If you own a business that is exposed to the risk of currency fluctuations, you could implement one of two classic hedging strategies

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21 May 2021

HOLY GROUND

There are two things that one is always supposed to steer clear of in a conversation- politics and religion, and with good reason.

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14 May 2021

MAJOR ECONOMIES

Inflation continued to be at the forefront of market news this past week as economies continue their recovery after the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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7 May 2021

THE INDIAN CALAMITY

While the world, especially developed countries, is well on its way to a post-covid era, many developing countries are still battling

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6 May 2021

Market update on Daytime update

South Africans tend to have a love-hate relationship with the Rand”

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30 Apr 2021

CULMINATION OF EVENTS

The COVID-19 pandemic remains at centre stage, but there are numerous other events taking place around the world

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23 Apr 2021

A FREE FUTURE?

While South Africans continue to religiously don masks before entering public spaces and adhere to social distancing and other restrictions

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16 Apr 2021

THE RISE OF ANTI-VAXXERS

The movement away from western medicine is nothing new, and over the past decade

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13 Apr 2021

UNDERSTANDING YOUR OFFSHORE ALLOWANCE

With an economy in the doldrums, South Africans are increasingly looking to make use of business and investment opportunities offshore.

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9 Apr 2021

THE TOLL OF TERRORISM

Terrorist attacks are nothing new, and since the World Trade Centre fell in 2001, a number of radical Islamic attacks have taken place

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19 Mar 2021

POWER STRUGGLE

It’s no secret that state-owned enterprise (SOE) Eskom is facing a number of challenges.

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16 Mar 2021

THE BROKEN BLOC

Pressure mounts in Europe amidst vaccine shortages and rising COVID-19 cases,

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12 Mar 2021

MARKET UPDATE

The rand has had a mix performance this week, seems to be ending the week on a high note

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5 Mar 2021

LURKING IN THE SHADOWS

The world has been so focused on the pandemic and its economic fallout that concerns regarding the shadow economy have fallen to the wayside

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26 Feb 2021

THE LAY OF THE LAND

Tito Mboweni took centre stage this week, delivering the 2021 National Budget in a time of significant economic turmoil for South Africa.

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19 Feb 2021

WALKING THE TIGHTROPE

SA Financial Markets Journal: Walking the tightrope Financial markets appear to have been living rather precariously since the start of the pandemic, and fears of a market correction or even a bubble seem to have made their way into everyday topics of conversation.

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12 Feb 2021

FULL CIRCLE

It’s been a year since COVID-19 shook the markets and started wreaking havoc on economies.

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11 Feb 2021

RAND COMES FULL CIRCLE SONA TO SONA

The rand has certainly been on a tumultuous ride in the 12 months since the 2020 State of the Nation Address (SONA)

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5 Feb 2021

UPSIDE DOWN

We have all become accustomed to a rather strange way of living, as COVID-19 has seemingly turned everyday life onto its head – and the markets are no exception.