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Test your BizNews IQ: BizNews brainteaser 14 October 2024
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14 October
- What was a key concern for investors regarding China's recent stimulus plan?
- A) Lack of fiscal transparency
- B) Insufficient new incentives to boost consumption
- C) Devaluation of the yuan
- What sector did China's Finance Ministry hint at providing more support for in its recent briefing?
- A) Technology
- B) Property
- C) Agriculture
- What warning did SARS issue to cryptocurrency traders in October 2024?
- A) Increased transaction fees
- B) A crackdown on undeclared profits
- C) A ban on crypto trading
- What challenge did Afrimat face in its half-year results to August 2024?
- A) Labour strikes
- B) A perfect storm of negative factors affecting profits
- C) High inflation
- Which political figure discussed the DA's strategy in Tshwane on BizNews?
- A) John Steenhuisen
- B) Helen Zille
- C) Mmusi Maimane
- Who is Anchor Capital's founder who shared thoughts on Afrimat's future growth?
- A) Peter Armitage
- B) Patrice Motsepe
- C) Johann Rupert
- Which investment theme was highlighted by Cornelius Zeeman from Fairtree Investment on the BizNews Briefing?
- A) Global tech stocks
- B) The potential of SA Inc. shares
- C) Real estate funds
- What major international event affected Tesla's stock price recently?
- A) Cybercab reveal
- B) New battery technology
- C) Factory opening in India
- What criticism did Herman Mashaba make about the DA's negotiation style?
- A) Lack of inclusivity
- B) Negotiating like SA is a one-party state
- C) Ignoring small parties
- What industry was targeted by a $2.9 billion Ponzi scheme uncovered in South Africa?
- A) Property development
- B) Mining
- C) Financial investments
- Which economic figure recently passed away, leading to widespread plaudits?
- A) Pravin Gordhan
- B) Tito Mboweni
- C) Trevor Manuel
- What reaction did the market have to China's recent stimulus measures?
- A) Enthusiastic
- B) Disappointed
- C) Indifferent
- What financial product did local governments in China get approval to issue for housing?
- A) Corporate bonds
- B) Special bonds
- C) Green bonds
- Which entity warned Lesufi for alleged corruption facilitation?
- A) AfriForum Private Prosecution
- B) South African Revenue Service
- C) Hawks
- Which CEO discussed a tough turnaround at Mantengu Mining?
- A) Andries van Heerden
- B) Mike Miller
- C) Elon Musk
- What sector did Tesla's stock plummet following a vague reveal?
- A) Renewable energy
- B) Robotaxi
- C) Artificial intelligence
- Which country's Finance Ministry disappointed investors with its stimulus briefing?
- A) India
- B) China
- C) Japan
- What was the unexpected consequence of China's economic measures on sovereign bonds?
- A) Interest rates spiked
- B) Yields dropped slightly
- C) Liquidity dried up
- What is Alec Hogg's view of Tito Mboweni's legacy?
- A) Mixed reviews
- B) Unfulfilled potential
- C) Economic pragmatism and friendship
- What concern was highlighted in a recent BizNews article about Johannesburg?
- A) Rising crime rates
- B) Johannesburg's potential descent into a Kinshasa-like state
- C) High inflation rates
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