Bacher: SA’s high-stakes political game unnerves investors - big moves coming

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In his regular monthly review, Corion’s David Bacher explains how markets were on edge in May during the run-up to Election Day - and how investors remain nervous as politicians consider the binary choice that will determine the country’s future. He also highlights the awful share price performance of SA’s cell phone giants over the past ten years and explains why huge moves are looming in the prices of all SA  assets in the next couple of weeks. Bacher spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
5 Jun 2024 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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