commodities | Economy | Federal Reserve | gold | John Reade | Mineweb
Gold, silver stumble after their best year since the 1970s
The surprise of the year ‘was how safe-haven metals turned into momentum trades’.
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RSG Geldsake met Moneyweb – Donderdag 18 Desember 2025
Tinus de Jager – Moneyweb
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central banks | Donald Trump | Economy | FOMC | inflation | International
Fed cuts rates with three dissents, projects just one cut in 2026
Economic data remains mixed: unemployment has risen to 4.4%, while inflation continues to sit above the 2% target.
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Alcohol | Consumer Goods Council of SA | counterfeit goods | counterfeit products | Economy | SAFM Market Update
Industry unites to tackle counterfeit trade with new task forces
Illicit goods present life-or-death risk because we don’t know how they are made, but creating awareness collectively and speaking in the same voice will help South Africans to understand the gravity of the situation – Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa.
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South Africa awaits last rate decision of 2025
Analysts are split on whether the Reserve Bank will cut or keep rates unchanged as inflation remains above the new 3% target.
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B20 | Berry Everitt | Economy | Marketingweb | Property | South Africa
G20 Summit a ‘powerful showcase’ for SA tourism and property
The global event will boost visitor numbers and ultimately also job creation.
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credit ratings | Economy | Enoch Godongwana | Eskom | G20 | South Africa
South Africa’s ratings upgraded by S&P Global
Due to the country’s improving growth and fiscal trajectory, plus Eskom’s financial turnaround.
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No moral judgement, just clarity: Sars seeks ‘better visibility’ on gambling laws
‘A significant component of the R18bn revenue surplus is from a very focused compliance programme’ – Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter.
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Dollar faces risk of 2000s’ boom-and-bust 40% decline, RBC warns
Investors urged to hedge as passive flows and AI-driven equity bets show signs of concentration risk.
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Longest shutdown in history costs US economy about $15bn each week
Record shutdown hits vulnerable households, small businesses and travel networks hardest.