Market Watcher: What's saving the rand?

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Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the day's market moves, US inflation, interest rate expectations, the dollar index, Naspers/Prosus ending higher – and saving a mixed bag of local equities – as well as commodities and expectations for US earnings season.
15 Jul 2025 1PM English South Africa Business · News

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