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Business Day Live Markets

• Market data — July 5 2022 July 5, 2022
  Market data including bonds and fuel prices
• WATCH: Market Report July 5, 2022
  Business Day TV speaks to Viv Govender from Rand Swiss Offshore
• Rand hits weakest level since October 2020 as dollar goes on the rampage July 5, 2022
  Almost all currencies are weaker against the greenback amid fears of a global recession
• Oil slumps more than $10 a barrel as recession fears grow July 5, 2022
  Global benchmark Brent crude falls to $102.85 on Tuesday
• Euro slumps to weakest in two decades as recession fears grow July 5, 2022
  Eurozone's shared currency falls as a new surge in gas prices deepens fears for economic outlook
• MARKET WRAP: JSE slumps as recession fears back in the spotlight July 5, 2022
  Stocks surrender all of Monday’s gains and more as US returns after July 4 holiday, while oil prices pull back from recent highs

Business Day Live Economy

• WATCH: Naamsa warns clock is ticking on switch to EV production July 5, 2022
  Business Day TV talks to Mike Mabasa, CEO of Naamsa
• Small businesses the most vulnerable to power rationing July 5, 2022
  Unlike their bigger rivals, many small firms do not have the money for alternative energy sources
• Questions as Treasury sets 45% cap on infrastructure investments by pension funds July 5, 2022
  The final amendments to Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act contain no limits on investments in debt or loans issued or guaranteed by the government
• SA business activity improves to a 13-month high in June July 5, 2022
  Expansion is linked to a recovery in economic conditions, especially in KwaZulu-Natal following floods earlier in 2022
• Recession risk mounts if harsh power cuts persist July 5, 2022
  Economist warns second-quarter GDP could  contract amid worst power cuts in more than two years
• WATCH: Mothball electricity-guzzling smelters?​ July 4, 2022
  Business Day TV speaks  to Renew-e’s Etienne Rübbers

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SABC

• Dollar rules as recession fears hit euro, pound under fire July 6, 2022
  The dollar stood tall on Wednesday, holding at a 20-year peak against the euro and multi-month highs against other major peers as higher gas prices and political uncertainty renewed recession fears and sent investors scrambling to the safe-haven currency. The post Dollar rules as recession fears hit euro, pound under fire appeared first on SABC […]
• Euro slumps to two-decade low as recession fears grow July 6, 2022
  Safe-haven demand strengthened the dollar on Tuesday to levels last seen in 2002 while the euro slumped to two-decade lows as the latest surge in European gas prices fueled recession concerns. The post Euro slumps to two-decade low as recession fears grow appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport […]
• US urges G20 to press Russia to reopen sea lanes for grain delivery July 5, 2022
  Food and energy security will figure prominently in a meeting of G20 foreign minister in Bali this week and the group's members should insist Russia support UN efforts to reopen sea lanes blocked by Moscow's war in Ukraine, a senior US official said on Tuesday. The post US urges G20 to press Russia to reopen […]
• New UK Finance Minister Zahawi inherits faltering economy, soaring inflation July 5, 2022
  Britain's new Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi takes the reins of an economy struggling under the strain of nearly double-digit inflation and a slowdown that looks set to be more severe than in most of the world's other big nations. The post New UK Finance Minister Zahawi inherits faltering economy, soaring inflation appeared first on SABC […]
• Eskom handled wage negotiations with disrespect: NUMSA’s Irvin Jim July 5, 2022
  National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) General Secretary Irvin Jim, says Eskom's handling of the wage negotiations with workers was conducted in a disrespectful manner that undermined workers. The post Eskom handled wage negotiations with disrespect: NUMSA’s Irvin Jim appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage […]
• Latest wage increase is unaffordable to the organisation: Eskom July 5, 2022
  Eskom says the latest wage offer to workers is going to cost the power utility over a billion rand. The post Latest wage increase is unaffordable to the organisation: Eskom appeared first on SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader..

Tech Central

• Where to next for Dimension Data July 5, 2022
  TechCentral spoke to newly appointed Dimension Data CEO Alan Turnley-Jones about the company’s future in his first media interview since taking the role.
• Zapper is said to seek fundraising at huge valuation July 5, 2022
  Zapper is considering options to raise capital, including a stake sale, that could value the start-up at nearly $1-billion, sources said.
• Stage-5 load shedding to continue until Thursday July 5, 2022
  Eskom will implement stage-5 load shedding on both Wednesday and Thursday this week as it struggles to recover from a crippling illegal strike.
• Big step forward for Cell C as debt deal approved July 5, 2022
  Lenders to the troubled mobile operator have approved a “compromise offer” that will place the company into a more sustainable debt position.
• Eskom unions accept 7% wage offer July 5, 2022
  Two of the largest trade unions at Eskom, NUM and Numsa, have accepted a 7% salary increase offer.
• Neels Coetzee appointed as Mustek MD July 5, 2022
  Mustek has appointed Neels Coetzee as divisional MD of Mustek, replacing Hein Engelbrecht in the role.

Allan Gray

• Q&A with Allan Gray and Orbis: Positioning our portfolios for an inflationary environment June 30, 2022
  With rising global inflation and the possibility of a recession on the cards, investors are tasked with protecting their capital and looking for opportunitie...
• Solving the diversification dilemma June 27, 2022
  "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" is a phrase familiar to many of us, and when it comes to investing and minimising risk, it is quite a sensible...
• Saving in a rising interest rate environment June 21, 2022
  With interest rates and inflation on the rise, Cedrick Pila, regional manager, discusses how investors can achieve real returns and protect their savings and...
• Podcast: How to think about investing in an energy-short and volatile world June 7, 2022
  From the global technology stock sell-off and rising inflation, to the war in Ukraine exacerbating a global energy crisis, investors are tasked with navigati...
• Local investment update: Always pay the right price June 3, 2022
  Jacques Plaut and Duncan Artus discuss the positioning of our equity and multi-asset funds given the pre-existing trends exacerbated by the war in Ukraine....
• Orbis investment update: Risks in the real world June 2, 2022
  Alec Cutler and Rob Perrone, from our offshore partner, Orbis, discuss the real risks the world is facing and the attractive investment opportunities Orbis h...

Red Website Design

• How to Batch Create Social Media Posts to Ensure a Constant Stream of Content July 5, 2022
  Are you struggling to create a constant stream of social media content? Want to learn how to batch create your posts to ensure you keep your followers happy? Giraffe Social Media share their content creation process in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Pick a day Set time Plan Research Outlines Create Check […]
• Content Marketing for Beginners: 41 Types of Content That Sell July 5, 2022
  Are you just getting started with a content marketing strategy for your business? Not sure which types of content you should create for your website? Boston Digital share the types of content that sell in this infographic. They break things down into the following stages of the buyer journey: Awareness Interest Consideration Decision Check out […]
• 110 Actionable SEO Tactics That Deliver Big Results on Google July 5, 2022
  Are you looking for ways to get ahead of your competitors on Google? Looking for actionable SEO tactics you can implement right away? Capsicum Mediaworks share their SEO tips in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Basic SEO Keyword research On page SEO Off page SEO Content checklist Technical SEO Link building Check […]
• A Simple 5 Step Blog SEO Checklist to Get More Traffic to Your Blog July 4, 2022
  Are you looking for ways to improve your blog SEO? Want to rank higher on Google and get more traffic on your blog? Mediavine share their blog SEO tips in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Research your keyword Use that keyword Add internal links Give back Check your URL Check out the infographic for […]
• The Marketing Hourglass: Turning Cold Leads into Regular Clients July 4, 2022
  Are you looking for ways to improve your marketing strategy? Want to learn how to turn cold leads into regular clients? Getleado share the marketing hourglass in this infographic. They break things down as follows: Attraction Building credibility Lead nurturing Sales After-sales service Referrals Check out the infographic for more detail. The post The Marketing […]
• How to Integrate Social Media & Email for More Followers & Subscribers July 4, 2022
  Are you looking for ways to get more social media followers and email subscribers? Want to know how combining the two strategies can aid your audience growth plans? Campaigner share their social media and email marketing tips in this infographic. Here’s a quick summary: Include social icons in emails Dedicated email campaigns Include a “retweet […]