"We need to roll out the red carpet to investment." - David Shapiro

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Seasoned analyst and market commentator David Shapiro of Sasfin joins the BizNews Power Hour as co-host for another interesting discussion on movements in the market. Speaking from New York, Shapiro gives insight into how Covid has battered tourism and the retail market in the US, while residential property prices are on the rise. He also cautions against the Chinese government's unpredictability and sheds light on how the anarchy in South Africa could affect tourism and emigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2021 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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