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07 Nov 2024

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and BRICS

By Staff Writer

For the commodity-driven, BRICS-aligned South African economy, Trump’s protectionist policies, trade conflicts and geopolitical decisions may lead to increased future currency volatility and trade uncertainty. The United States (US) election outcome, with former President Donald Trump winning in a landslide victory, has led to “notable volatility” in the South African rand, with as much as...
18 Jul 2024

Rand set to face continuous volatility

By Staff Writer

By: Bianca Botes, Director at Citadel Global The biggest recent global event to have an effect on the rand’s performance was the Donald Trump assassination attempt at the weekend. The recent period of rand volatility amid heightened local post-election uncertainty has now been swapped out for greater sensitivity to global events, most notably the US...
24 Feb 2023

Global Market Wrap: South Africa in turbulent times

By Staff Writer

When considering the SONA address, Wednesday’s budget, and today’s greylisting, one cannot help but feel a bit gloomy about South Africa’s economic outlook, writes Bianca Botes, Director at Citadel Global.
26 Aug 2022

Global Weekly Wrap: Electricity rationing in Europe might soon be a reality

By Staff Writer

A looming power crises is gaining momentum, placing Europe in a very precarious position.
05 Aug 2022

Weekly Wrap: Pelosi rocks the boat

By Staff Writer

Just as global risk appetite started to improve, geopolitical tension flared up again. This time between China and the United States. Bianca Botes, Director Citadel Global, provides an analysis.
03 Jun 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Can China make a comeback?

By Staff Writer

By Bianca Botes, Director Citadel Global China has always been seen as the dark horse of the world. With little interest in conforming to Western, and more specifically, United States (US) ways, the economic powerhouse often rocks the boat on the global economic and geopolitical fronts. Not quite open for business yet The world’s been keeping a...
20 May 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Equities in dire straits

By Staff Writer

Bianca Botes, Director Citadel Global, provides a weekly market wrap unpacking what the global markets have been up to and what Citadel Global is keeping tabs on.

06 May 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Renewed supply concerns bolster oil prices

By Staff Writer

The US Fed surprises on markets’ hawkish expectations. BoE hikes rates for the 4th time. Turkish inflation hits 70%. European stocks rally and dollar briefly retreats from record levels.
29 Apr 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Energy prices ease but remain at record highs

By Staff Writer

The Russian-Ukraine war has been in the headlines for weeks now, with phrases such as “supply chain disruptions” and “energy crunch” often being thrown into the mix. But what exactly has the effect of the war been on the global economy?
22 Apr 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Power outages, a global threat

By Staff Writer

Worldwide electricity woes left 350 million people in the dark in 2021.
01 Apr 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Soaring Fuel Prices, The New Global Pandemic

By Staff Writer

It is no secret that energy costs have been on the rise globally. With the economic threat being intensified by the Russian-Ukraine war, this week the focus fell on how governments aim to intervene in the rising fuel costs, as the livelihoods of millions are being threatened.
25 Mar 2022

Citadel Global Weekly Wrap: Oil Continues To See-Saw

By Staff Writer

Bianca Botes, Director Citadel Global, unpacks what the global markets have been up to and what Citadel Global is keeping tabs on.

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