Market Watcher: Is it time to make the most of the commodities run?

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the day's market developments, trade negotiations extended, US inflation, the rand doing its part, Jubilee Metals’ sale of its PGM division, ADvTech's latest update, news
from Sasol, and South Africa’s position in the commodities sector.

12 Aug 2025 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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