Bizskoops - 7 August 2025

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On the show today …
# Markets are jittery over rift between the Reserve Bank and minister Godongwana on Inflation Target
# The JSE is considering introducing 24-hour trading
The economist Waldo Krugell also talks about the need for policy coordination
# In international business news… Critics warn about the impact of a 100 percent tariff on import of Russian oil
# In investment-news… Pick n Pay is moving ahead with planned store closures and conversions
And, we’ll check in with Chris Hatting from the Centre for Risk Analysis to talk about among other aspects a survey showing that small and medium enterprises are experiencing high levels of stress
8 Aug English South Africa Business News · Business

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