A global overview of market movements for August 2025

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In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a Nutshell’, Linda Eedes breaks down the key market trends of August 2025. Despite some market turbulence, global markets saw gains in August, driven by positive corporate earnings and slowing inflation. Listen to the full podcast for insights on how political decisions impacted the US, the mixed performance of commodities, and the importance of cautious investing and diversified portfolios in a complex global economy.

5 Sep English South Africa Investing · Management

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