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Market & economic wrap: Rand knocked off its pedestal as dollar rises on possible Trump presidency

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In this episode of the Market & economic wrap titled "Rand knocked off its pedestal as dollar rises on possible Trump presidency". Multi-manager Investment Analyst, Tumisho Grate discusses the impact of political events in the United Stated on the South Africa Rand and global markets. We delve into the economic implications of a potential second term for Donald Trump as president of the United States.

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16 Jul 2024 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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