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Rand Firms, Naira Holds Steady, JSE Near Record Highs — Africa's Markets Snapshot for August 14, 2026
Johannesburg / Lagos — 14 August 2026 African currencies and equities closed out the week on largely steady footing, with South Africa’s…
South Africa's Economy Sends Mixed Signals as Unemployment Hits 33.6%, Even as Spending Data Shows Signs of Life
Johannesburg — 14 August 2026 South Africa’s economy delivered one of its more contradictory weeks in recent memory: a headline unemployment rate…
The 30% Surge: Why Chinese Carmakers Are Winning in Mexico Despite Global Trade Barriers
Mexico City, Mexico At a time when tariffs, trade disputes and geopolitical tensions dominate global headlines, one development is quietly challenging conventional…
When Oil Crosses $90: Why One Price Can Change Economies Around the World
Global Energy Markets | 20 July 2026 Oil prices have climbed above $90 per barrel, reaching their highest level in more than…
The $265 Billion AI Bet: Why TSMC Believes the Chip Boom Is Only Beginning
Taipei, Taiwan | 20 July 2026 This is much more than another corporate announcement. It is one of the strongest signals yet…
The $53 Billion Bet on Digital Payments: Why Stripe Wants PayPal and Why PayPal Isn't Ready to Say Yes
For years, PayPal and Stripe have competed to shape the future of digital payments. One built one of the world’s most recognised…
The Return of State Ownership? Why Britain's Steel Decision Matters Far Beyond the UK
For much of the past four decades, the direction of economic policy in many advanced economies seemed settled. Governments sold state-owned enterprises.…