Market Watcher: Ushering in an age of uncertainty

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Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss runs us through the day's market moves, anxiety as we await Trump's inauguration and whether he can deliver on promises made during the election, bitcoin hitting R2 million, the risk of decentralised currency, and the South African Post Office launching a new set of stamps.

20 Jan 2025 12PM English South Africa Business · News

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