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Shapiro: Global financial markets wary of political shifts as U.S. elections approach

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In an interview on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, Sasfin Wealth's chief investment strategist David Shapiro and BizNews editor Alec Hogg discussed the U.S. political climate, specifically concerns over a potential Republican "clean sweep" under Trump, Musk's alignment with Trump for business gains, and market volatility driven by tech short squeezes and inflationary pressures from U.S. tariffs.

28 Oct 2024 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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