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Central banks expect lower dollar holdings in the future

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Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime breaks down the surprise in US Q2 GDP growth and unpacks what the Sarb MPC might do next in response to shifting global and local conditions.
John Reade from the World Gold Council explains how central banks are cooling on the US dollar, while gold demand remains strong despite ongoing supply constraints.
Brendan de Jongh from PortfolioMetrix emphasises the importance of filtering through the flood of financial news.
31 Jul 2025 1AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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