SA removed from another ‘naughty list’, this time by the EU
South Africa was added to the EU list in August 2023, requiring enhanced due diligence on its transactions.
Rio Tinto taps Evercore’s Robey, JPMorgan on Glencore pursuit
As banks jockey for advisory and financing roles, the companies are likely to bring on more firms.
Greenland calls on NATO to ensure defense amid US threats
Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday he will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Monday next week in Brussels.
SA’s Iran pivot amid rising US pressure
A defence analyst breaks down SA’s Iran naval quandry. Eskom claims its strongest grid in five years. What crowd-sourced credit is telling us about SA’s next risks. And, what SA must prepare for as flood threats rise in 2026.
The importance of Federal Reserve independence
Infringing on central bank independence is ‘really doing the opposite of investing in your future; you're investing in now at the expense of the future’ – Future Forex CEO Harry Scherzer.
Trump risks upending US-China trade truce with Iran tariff vow
'Any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America,' Trump posted on social media on Monday.
Gold steadies after surging on worries over Fed independence
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4 584.16 an ounce as of 10:28 a.m. Singapore time.
Trump says tech giants must bear cost of data center electricity
He said that Microsoft would make 'major changes,' but was not specific.
Oil edges higher as Trump vows to tariff Iranian crude buyers
Brent for March added 0.2% to $64 barrel at 10:24 a.m. in Singapore, after rising as high as $64.38,
Global property EFT offering good dividend yield
Analysis of the Mr Price deal to buy into a German discount retailer and why central bank independence still matters.