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The People's Bank of China wide-ranging policy easing, followed by a cut to medium-term lending rates to banks today has resulted Hong Kong and Mainland China markets soaring by 4 per cent after the central bank's stimulus measures. 

China stocks soar

The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) shows that the average nominal take-home pay increased to R16,582 in August 2024, a 6.7 per cent rise from a year ago.

BankservAfrica: Take-home pay continued its upward trajectory in August

Early August tested the resolve of many investors. As market volatility surged, many of those with significant exposure to carry trades and leverage found themselves scrambling for cover.

Alexforbes: Investors must stay vigilant as economic conditions shift rapidly

South African fund managers expect the economy to get a little stronger in the next year. A record net 80 per cent would be overweight domestic stocks. 

SA fund managers: BofA survey finds increased equity bulls

The South African rand softened in early trade, cooling off after strong gains in a week that saw interest rate cuts by both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank. 

SA’s Central Bank joins easing club with 25bps cut 

Despite the high levels of female labor force participation in certain parts of the continent, most female employment in Africa is vulnerable employment. 

AU promotes women’s participation in African economies

Africa’s smartphone market remains strong and is poised for a 4 per cent growth in 2024, according to research.

Africa & the global smartphone market

Remgro’s performance for the year 2023/24 financial year has been particularly tough, with the group grappling with the integration of a series of corporate actions with headline earnings per share (HEPS) down by 18.8 per cent and earnings per share 

Remgro FY HEPS slump 18.8%  

Standard Bank is expanding its footprint in Mauritius, positioning the island as a critical hub for family-owned businesses and corporates across sub-Saharan Africa. 

Standard Bank expands Mauritius offshore offering

RMB has facilitated over R155 billion in sustainable finance across Africa in just two years.

RMB chips in on Africa’s transition to low carbon economy 

CNBC Africa is joined by Albert Botha, Head of Fixed Income, Ashburton Investments, Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist, Old Mutual and Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist, Investec to give analysis. 

Federal Reserve surprises with a 50bps cut, will Sarb follow suit?

South Africa’s agricultural sector has more than doubled in value and volume terms since 1994. 

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