Market & economic wrap: Stock market hits record highs as US earnings season unfolds

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In this episode, Tumisho Grater, Multi-Manager Investment Analyst at Nedgroup Investments discusses the recent record highs in the US stock market, driven by stable inflation and positive earnings reports from major banks. The episode also covers global market movements, China’s economic measures, ongoing trade tariffs, expectations for another European Central Bank interest rate cut, and the creation of the National Transmission Company of SA. It concludes with a tribute to the late Dr. Tito Mboweni, highlighting his contributions to South African economic policy.
15 Oct English South Africa Investing · Business News

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