BN Daybreak - Wed 17 June 2026: US-Iran deal; SpaceX valuation, Anthropic's restrictions; Eskom rating lift; Fort Hare

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In this episode of Daybreak, we explore the tentative US-Iran deal and G7 skepticism surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX's valuation surges to $2.65 trillion, overtaking Amazon, alongside its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor.

Meanwhile, Washington imposes strict foreign access restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced AI models.

In South Africa, the University of Fort Hare’s Vice Chancellor faces a criminal corruption complaint, Solly Moeng dissect the ANC leadership, and we unpack why Eskom's recent Fitch upgrade is merely borrowing credibility from the sovereign national balance sheet.
16 Jun 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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