Emerging Markets
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Human-orchestrated AI: why emerging markets need a smarter model of oversight
The binary choice between machine autonomy and human control is obsolete. Emerging markets across the Middle East and Africa need a human-orchestrated AI framework that pairs…
Global shifts give South Africa a chance to turn reform into growth
As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term…
Reserve Bank hikes interest rate for first time since 2023 as oil shock, inflation risks mount
South African Reserve Bank raises interest rate to 7%, warning that oil shocks, food inflation and global instability could drive prices higher
African SMEs face finance, fragmentation and succession crisis, warns IFC chief
At the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Makhtar Diop calls for bold investment, private sector leadership and structural reforms
SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence
As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly…
Adaptive Forex Automation in Emerging Market Environments
Emerging markets have a way of punishing rigid systems. Spreads widen without warning. Liquidity appears, then vanishes. A policy headline hits the tape and the market reprices…
African-founded firm, Optasia, becomes most extensive fintech JSE listing
Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide
The coming bull market in Emerging Markets and how to capitalize on it
In the years ahead, Emerging Market economic growth, buoyed by healthier demographics and rising per capita GDP, will continue to outstrip developed markets
Türkiye’s Brics bid: A strategic shift toward multipolarity and Global South solidarity
Türkiye’s application reflects how appealing and strategically important Brics has become
Self-inflicted pain makes SA rand a sore thumb
The currency, which is usually a bellwether for other emerging markets, has diverged from global trends – thanks in large part to the energy crisis
China and Omicron are the wild cards for the global economy and financial markets
Lockdown restrictions will continue to disrupt global value chains and support rising inflation that will require aggressive rate hikes
Sanlam sells UK businesses worth R5bn
The insurer ditches R5.1-billion to focus on Africa and other emerging markets
South Africa’s recovery lags behind emerging market peers Mexico, India
The economy grew for the fourth consecutive quarter, but the country is playing catch-up to its peers
Creecy calls for cheaper finance at London climate talks
Emerging markets need $3-trillion to 4-trillion a year in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years to meet their climate mitigation commitments
Rapid inoculation will decrease SA’s jobless rate
Research by retail bank BNP Paribas estimates that unemployment will linger for longer in emerging markets