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Market & economic wrap: Political party machines kick into high gear, as the race to the polls approaches

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In this podcast, we explore the impact of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on citizens and investors. The NHI implementation challenges, funding constraints, and potential economic consequences are analyzed. Shifting our focus to the US, we discuss President Joe Biden’s tariffs, inflation data, and their influence on the economic landscape.

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23 May 2024 English South Africa Investing · Business News

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