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Market and economic wrap: Rand strength on back of potential US rate cuts and successful hosting of G20 Summit

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In this week’s episode of the market and economic wrap, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Management at Nedgroup Investments unpacks the factors driving the rand’s recent strength, including revived expectations of US rate cuts and the impact of South Africa’s successful G20 Summit hosting. We explore key political developments at home, global equity market trends, commodity price movements, and why platinum is surging. Plus, a look at the Springboks’ dominant European tour and the nail-biting F1 season finale.

2 Dec 2025 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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