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In the latest episode of the Currency Focus podcast, Bronwyn Nielsen and currency expert Andre Cilliers of TreasuryONE discuss the local unit’s movements. Cilliers says that the central bank's continuous reluctance to increase interest rates in the name of growth is misinformed. He also mentions possible risks to the rand, including any negative news out of China (especially to do with Evergrande or the energy crisis) or an announcement by the Federal Reserve on tapering and interest rate movements.

In the latest episode of the Currency Focus podcast, Bronwyn Nielsen and currency expert Andre Cilliers of TreasuryONE discuss the local unit’s movements. Cilliers says that the central bank's continuous reluctance to increase interest rates in the name of growth is misinformed. He also mentions possible risks to the rand, including any negative news out of China (especially to do with Evergrande or the energy crisis) or an announcement by the Federal Reserve on tapering and interest rate movements.

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News headlines:

*South African business sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as economic activity continued to be hamstrung by restrictions to curb the coronavirus pandemic and unease persisted following deadly riots in July.

*Both the Hawks and SARS are circling in on companies that scored millions from dodgy PPE contracts in South Africa, with at least 33 companies connected to ‘politically exposed individuals’ in the crosshairs.

*South Africa’s politicians are into full campaign mode, with parties spreading out over the weekend to shoot their shot with the electorate.

News headlines:

*South African business sentiment dropped to a one-year low in September as economic activity continued to be hamstrung by restrictions to curb the coronavirus pandemic and unease persisted following deadly riots in July.

*Both the Hawks and SARS are circling in on companies that scored millions from dodgy PPE contracts in South Africa, with at least 33 companies connected to ‘politically exposed individuals’ in the crosshairs.

*South Africa’s politicians are into full campaign mode, with parties spreading out over the weekend to shoot their shot with the electorate.

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Sasfin Securities David Shapiro leads the week's investment insights talking on a number of topical market related issues. Shapiro states that predicting the volatility in the rand dollar price is notoriously difficult which he does not factor into his investment thesis. He also talks about the different risks being faced by markets with specific focus on inflation and the uncertainty its causing investors. The sharp reversal in many of the commodity prices, specifically iron ore and the precious group metals basket, was touched on. Lastly, the delisting trend on the JSE is set to continue as two small-caps, Alaris and CSG Holdings, have announced that they are looking to depart the local bourse.

Sasfin Securities David Shapiro leads the week's investment insights talking on a number of topical market related issues. Shapiro states that predicting the volatility in the rand dollar price is notoriously difficult which he does not factor into his investment thesis. He also talks about the different risks being faced by markets with specific focus on inflation and the uncertainty its causing investors. The sharp reversal in many of the commodity prices, specifically iron ore and the precious group metals basket, was touched on. Lastly, the delisting trend on the JSE is set to continue as two small-caps, Alaris and CSG Holdings, have announced that they are looking to depart the local bourse.

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Walter Aylett, founding fund manager of Aylett & Co fund managers, explains why Reinet is one their top house picks.

Walter Aylett, founding fund manager of Aylett & Co fund managers, explains why Reinet is one their top house picks.

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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Nadya Swart is joined by Sean Peche with investment insights; Dr. Lawrence McCrystal - the Chairman of Cofesa - on their proposed solution unemployment submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa; Magnus Heystek's Q&A session at the BNIC #2; Economist Mike Schussler unpacking his views on the "disastrous" shape of SA manufacturing industry and the BizNews Team.

In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Nadya Swart is joined by Sean Peche with investment insights; Dr. Lawrence McCrystal - the Chairman of Cofesa - on their proposed solution unemployment submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa; Magnus Heystek's Q&A session at the BNIC #2; Economist Mike Schussler unpacking his views on the "disastrous" shape of SA manufacturing industry and the BizNews Team.

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