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A Muted Celebration

06 July 2026 | General

The United States commemorated its semiquincentennial on Saturday, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

China's weaknesses are creating its next generation of global champions

01 July 2026 | General

The dominant narrative surrounding China remains largely unchanged. Investors continue to focus on slowing economic growth, a struggling property sector, weak consumer confidence, adverse demographics and rising geopolitical tensions.

A slice-and-dice of global geopolitics

01 July 2026 | Economy

Now for something completely similar, but hopefully with a somewhat distinct flavour. The ongoing scramble to generate unique content for FAnews readers took your writer to another fascinating webinar, this time for an up-to-the-minute slice-and-dice of global geopolitics. Three presenters took to the virtual podium to make sense of shipping routes, trade tariffs and war, among other developments.

The Strong Fundamentals Supporting South African Property's Recovery

29 June 2026 | Property

South African commercial property has now delivered four consecutive years of positive capital growth, a milestone that would have seemed ambitious during the uncertainty that followed the pandemic.

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