Gold Surges to Record Highs as U.S. Government Shutdown Deepens Global Uncertainty
Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels on Wednesday as the United States entered its first government ...
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Mozambique’s Central Bank Moderates Policy Rate Cuts as Inflation Stays Contained
The Bank of Mozambique has reduced its benchmark policy rate, the MIMO rate, by 50 basis ...
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Zambia Records 5.2 Percent Economic Growth in Second Quarter of 2025
Zambia’s economy expanded by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, a marked improvement from ...
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GDP Growth in West Africa’s Monetary Bloc Moderates to 6.5% in Second Quarter
The West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), comprising eight member states including Benin, Burkina Faso, ...
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Gold Breaks Record Above $3,600 as Interest Rate Expectations Shift
Gold surged past the $3,600 an ounce threshold on Monday, reaching an unprecedented level as investors ...
Read moreDetailsGoldman Sachs Warns Gold Could Reach $5,000 As Tensions Over US Federal Reserve Independence Intensify
Goldman Sachs has cautioned that gold prices could climb towards $5,000 per troy ounce if global ...
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South African Business Confidence Rises in July Despite Looming U.S. Tariffs
South Africa’s business sentiment strengthened in July, buoyed by gains in vehicle sales, improved manufacturing output, ...
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South African Reserve Bank Sees Limited Economic Impact from US Tariffs
The South African Reserve Bank has stated that recently imposed United States tariffs on South African ...
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South Africa’s Private Sector Sustains Modest Growth Amid Rising Cost Pressures
South Africa’s private sector economy continued its upward trajectory in July, marking a third consecutive month ...
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BREAKING NEWS| South Africa’s Reserve Bank Slashes Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Repo Now at 7%
The Reserve Bank of South Africa has cut its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points, ...
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