Market Watcher: Rand and equities coming to the party

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the day's markets moves, US PPI leading to most currencies including the rand strengthening, concerns if we don't see US interest rate cuts, Sasol's CFO stepping down, Santam's trading update, news out of Pick n Pay, and where to next for the retailer.

13 Aug 2024 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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