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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

US-China: the clash of the titans

China, the world's second most populous country after India with 1. 4 billion inhabitants, has four times more people than the United States.

AFP|Published

Global tech stocks drop as ASML warning adds to Nvidia curbs

US government restrictions on Nvidia chips and ASML's disappointing report have caused a staggering $155 billion drop in market value, signalling a turbulent time for the semiconductor sector.

Bloomberg|Published

Rand faces investor scrutiny as US snub of envoy Jonas looms

Investors are on high alert as the South African rand faces potential turbulence amid reports of the US rejecting newly appointed envoy Mcebisi Jonas, raising concerns over diplomatic relations and currency stability.

Philippa Larkin|Published

Trade war has OPEC cutting oil demand forecast for 2025 and 2026

OPEC has slightly reduced its global oil demand growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 due to the impact of US tariffs, yet remains more optimistic than other industry forecasters.

Bloomberg|Published

Volatility in global markets: the impact of US-China tariffs - Chris Harmse

Explore the ongoing volatility in share, bond, and exchange rate markets driven by US-China trade tensions and President Trump's tariff decisions, and discover how these factors are influencing global economic stability.

Chris Harmse|Published

Editor's Interview: How stablecoins are transforming Africa's financial landscape

Discover how stablecoins are reshaping Africa's financial landscape, offering solutions to costly cross-border payments and driving digital inclusion, as explained by Sonya Kuhnel, co-founder of Bitcoin Events.

Philippa Larkin|Published

Despite US tariffs pause, southern African economies under threat

They all expect to suffer under the 10% tariffs applied on imports to the United States by President Donald Trump, even though he announced a pause Wednesday of higher hikes announced for several countries.

AFP|Published

Trump’s tariffs are a game of snakes and ladders; long-term investors must remain calm

The countries on the tariff list are making their decisions to either retaliate and escalate the trade war or to contemplate reducing their trade imbalance with the US. How long this takes will also matter for markets.

Johanna Kyrklund|Published

Paul Atkins' SEC appointment: A game-changer for US crypto regulation and the 'Magnificent 7'

As the United States sets the tone for global cryptocurrency regulation, central banks and markets worldwide are closely monitoring developments following the Senate’s confirmation of Paul Atkins as the new chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)," accurately reflects the article's content. However, it could be more enticing by highlighting the potential impact on the cryptocurrency market and the "Magnificent 7.

Philippa Larkin|Published