David Shapiro on US Election Market Jitters and SA’s Construction Crisis

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In this morning's BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, David Shapiro shares his take on Trump’s polarizing influence on markets and the fallout for US bonds. Closer to home, Shapiro discusses the struggles of South African construction giants like Murray & Roberts, now mere shadows of their former selves amid a stagnant economy.

6 Nov 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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