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Last week, the agency cut its projection for South Africa’s GDP growth by 20 basis points for both 2026 and 2027.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 July 2026
The market is currently pricing in one 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, though comments made by Warsh at a meeting of global central bankers this week have led to investors paring their bets monetary tightening.
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Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The benchmark 10-year note has climbed nearly 18 basis points in that time.
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Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Overall, analysts are projecting a 70 basis point year-over-year gross margin expansion for the softlines sector.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 July 2026
The market is currently pricing in one 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, though comments made by Warsh at a meeting of global central bankers this week have led to investors paring their bets monetary tightening.
—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The benchmark 10-year note has climbed nearly 18 basis points in that time.
—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Overall, analysts are projecting a 70 basis point year-over-year gross margin expansion for the softlines sector.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
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“Basis point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basis%20point. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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