BN Briefing: Alec Hogg breaks down 'good news' Budget; DepFinMin; Trump's SOTU; Dimon's warning

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Tonight’s BizNews Briefing starts with Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo saying South Africa’s public finances have reached a turning point, with debt stabilising and the deficit narrowing. Alec Hogg then reports from Parliament on bracket relief, a revenue surprise and improved “housekeeping” at Treasury. The programme shifts to the US for President Trump’s economy-focused State of the Union, before closing with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warning that parts of the lending market are heating up again.
25 Feb 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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