Coffee prices rose today due to dry conditions in Brazil and a stronger Brazilian real.
European and Asian stock markets rose as China announced plans to stimulate consumer spending to
South Africa is attracting global investors due to rising foreign investments, strong corporate results, and
South Africa’s inflation forecast for 2025 has dipped to 4.3%, below SARB’s target. The change
US equity futures drop following remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, indicating a healthy market
Recent Chinese economic data reveals unexpected growth in fixed asset investments and retail sales, despite
North Korea has pledged to strengthen its nuclear forces, rejecting G7 demands for disarmament. The
New York sugar prices fell on forecasts of rain in Brazil improving sugarcane yields. Earlier
Sugar prices have seen a decrease due to rain forecasts in Brazil expected to boost
Fitch Ratings expresses concerns regarding South Africa’s budget, indicating that stabilizing the nation’s debt will