Trump’s 100 days - tariffs, turmoil and tactical moves

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Markets are jittery. US tariffs are biting. AI is going global. In this episode of Money, Markets and Masterminds, Morningstar SA’s head of investments, Sean Neethling, returns to the Citywire South Africa studio to unpack the biggest themes from Trump’s first 100 days from US tech’s fall from grace to a surging gold price. What does it all mean for investors? How should South Africans think about local bonds, global rotation, and fair value for the rand?

Tune in for timely insights—and a sharp take on what comes next.

14 May English South Africa Investing

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