Copper extends retreat as US-Iran stalemate fuels inflation fear
Copper was 0.3% lower at $13 513 a ton on the London Metal Exchange as of 11:18 a.m. Shanghai time, while zinc dipped 0.5% and aluminium was slightly down.
Oil rises as Trump renews threats against Iran with Hormuz Shut
Brent for July settlement rose 1.8%% to $111.21 a barrel at 11:21 a.m. in Singapore.
Surging DM bond yields ‘a crisis in the making’
Analysis of the growing pressure on salaries and employee benefits as companies rethink remuneration beyond just take-home pay, as well as a look at the risks of rising local food inflation linked to a potential El Niño.
Ebola’s silent spread in Congo exposes surveillance gaps
About 350 suspected cases and 91 deaths have been reported in northeastern Congo, the country’s health minister Roger Kamba said.
Absa weighs joining yuan platform on thriving China-Africa trade
To take advantage of growing trade with Africa’s biggest trading partner.
Online gambling: Don’t let good intentions lead to bad policy
Any policy response should be built on a careful understanding of the issue, supported by accurate data.
City of Joburg’s budget and mayor in crisis
As the finance minister finally reads the last rites to the metro, what will its mayor - and opposition parties - do?
Transnet hikes container surcharge to R78
This is lower than expected, but still bruising for the freight and logistics industry.
Precious metals take a pounding over Iran war and rate jitters
This may not be the buying opportunity many had hoped for, as prices could trend lower.
Can fragile Pick n Pay survive a debilitating strike?
Equally, it almost cannot afford not to tackle its staff costs …