Market Watcher: Rethinking rate cuts

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the day’s market
developments, 2025 off to a soft start, SA vs the global market landscape, interest rates,
awaiting Trump’s inauguration and what his administration will bring for monetary
policy, local equities catching her eye, and the rand.

14 Jan 2025 12PM English South Africa Business · News

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