Pity African countries as the US dollar strengthens
How should African countries respond to the strong US dollar? In the short term, there are two main options and neither is a silver bullet.
How should African countries respond to the strong US dollar? In the short term, there are two main options and neither is a silver bullet.
A strengthening dollar, the yuan’s relentless slide and war in Ukraine have been a toxic mix for emerging-market currencies this year. The MSCI’s gauge of emerging-market currencies has weakened about 8% this year, near the record annual drop of 8.7% posted during the 2008 crisis.
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is clamping down on companies conducting business in foreign currency but paying tax in Zimbabwe dollars.
In an unpredictable political climate where currency volatility can rear its head at any moment, it’s vital to have a game plan to protect yourself.
US Dollar Custodial Certificates, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, means both individuals and businesses will be able to invest cash into a US dollar asset.