When will reality be seen in the market?

Viv Govender of Rand Swiss discusses US jobs data, Friday’s market fall and the possibility of renewed interest rate hikes. He also covers a weaker rand and the JSE’s resilience despite mixed retail results from Mr Price and TFG. He examines ongoing geopolitical risks, including tensions without a US-Iran ceasefire, and the potential impact of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and smaller economies.