Market and economic wrap: Oval Office drama eclipses Budget 3.0, while the US Dollar suffers a crisis in confidence

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This week on the Market and Economic Wrap podcast, Tumisho Grater delves into the recent meeting between President Trump and President Ramaphosa, which was marked by tension and robust discussions. Tumisho covers the claims of genocide in South Africa, President Ramaphosa's firm rejection of these claims, and his efforts to maintain diplomatic composure. Additionally, learn more about the South African government's proposal to relax its flagship black empowerment regulations, the impact of President Trump's tax bill on the US dollar and bond markets, as well as Moody's becoming the third of the major rating agencies to strip the US of its triple-A credit rating. Listen to the podcast for more on these and other significant developments and their implications for international relations and global markets.
27 May English South Africa Investing · Business News

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