Government to respond to US’s 30% tariff on SA goods
Key Points Tariff Imposition Trump’s administration has slapped a 30% tariff on all South African goods entering the US as of 7 August. This follows more than 90 countries being...
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Australia’s central bank downgrades economic outlook, productivity speed limit
Australia Downgrades Economic Outlook, Citing Productivity “Speed Limit” The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has downgraded its economic growth forecasts, highlighting concerns about a persistent “speed limit” on productivity growth....
RBA cuts interest rates by 25 bps, sees more easing...
RBA Cuts Interest Rates, Signaling Further Easing Amid Softer Inflation The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps), bringing it down...
Truce extended, economic data next
Truce Extended, Economic Data in Focus Markets are holding their breath as a temporary truce between major economies has been extended, shifting focus to upcoming economic data releases. This reprieve...
Australian interest rate changes since 1990
RBA Cuts Cash Rate to 3.60% — 3rd Cut in 2025 Date: 12 Aug 2025Move: -25 bps (from 3.85% to 3.60%)Pattern: May 2025: -25 bps (3.85% from 4.10%) Feb 2025:...
Australia’s central bank cuts rates, still cautious about outlook
Australia Cuts Interest Rates Amid Cautious Outlook The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60%, marking the tenth rate cut...
US Political Development — Trump Federalizes DC Police & Deploys...
What Happened Date: Monday (recent) Action: President Trump declared an “emergency” in Washington, DC, assuming control over the city’s police department and deploying National Guard troops to patrol the capital....
Damai Entertainment stock initiated with Buy rating at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage of Damai Entertainment With a Buy Rating Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage of Damai Entertainment with a Buy rating. This move signals a positive outlook for...
India Political Flashpoint — Opposition Protests Over Electoral Integrity
What Happened Date: August 11 Event: Around 300 opposition leaders — including Rahul Gandhi of Congress — marched toward India’s Election Commission office in New Delhi, protesting alleged voter list...
DG Okonjo-Iweala, DDG Ellard meet US Congressional delegation
US Congressional Delegation Visits WTO, Discusses Trade Challenges and Reform A bipartisan delegation of 28 US House Representatives visited the World Trade Organization (WTO) on August 6th. This visit, one...
