BN Briefing: Trump’s inauguration sparks global speculation on trade, tech, and market reforms

Today's focus is on Donald Trump's inauguration as he takes over from Biden. With dozens of executive orders expected, trade and tech deregulation are key themes. Experts weigh in on potential U.S. tax reforms, global market impacts, and South Africa's strategic positioning. Catch insights from Bloomberg, Kevin Lings, and Alec Hogg reporting live from Davos..Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here..The seventh BizNews Conference, BNC#7, is to be held in Hermanus from March 11 to 13, 2025. The 2025 BizNews Conference is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for members of the BizNews community to interact directly with the keynote speakers, old (and new) friends from previous BNC events – and to interact with members of the BizNews team. Register for BNC#7 here..If you prefer WhatsApp for updates, sign up to the BizNews channel here.Watch here.Listen here.BizNews Briefing Highlights.___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Focus on Trump's inauguration.Executive orders: Donald Trump is set to take office, with dozens of executive orders anticipated early in his administration. These are expected to bring significant changes across various sectors.Trade and tech sector insights: Jason Osman, CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council, shared expected shifts in trade policies and the technology sector on Bloomberg Technology. Looser regulations on tech stocks are predicted to drive positive momentum globally.South African perspective: Kevin Lings, chief economist at Stanlib, highlighted both opportunities and challenges. While welcoming potential deregulation from the Trump administration, Lings advised South Africa to carefully consider its political alliances..Trump fever at Davos.Alec Hogg, BizNews founder and editor-in-chief, reported from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Trump's presidency is a major talking point among global leaders..Illegal mining concerns.In Chris Stain's weekly BizNews interview, Neil Dubia of the United Democratic Movement criticized Minister Gwede Mantashe for the R89 billion loss in government revenue due to illegal mining over 13 years..Market highlights.Winners: Karoo led gains, alongside strong performances from Naspers, MTN, AdvTech, and Amplats, which reversed recent losses.Losers: Pick n Pay dropped over 10%, with Sasol, Truworths, Mr. Price, and AVI also closing lower..Read also:.🔒 Trump could get real about SA any time: John Matisonn🔒 Trump poised to declare national energy emergency to boost oil, gas and AI demand🔒 The Economist: The beginning of the end of the Trump era

BN Briefing: Trump’s inauguration sparks global speculation on trade, tech, and market reforms

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