Quattro News - Wills & Estates
July 18, 2025
The Rand holds steady below R18.00 despite a strong Dollar, buoyed by positive local sentiment and global market dynamics. As the Baby Boks gear up for the U20 World Cup Final against New Zealand, South Africa’s economic and sporting spirits are both riding high. Get the latest currency rates, market insights, and investment opportunities in this week’s roundup.
July 16, 2025
The Rand continues to hover just below R18.00/USD as US inflation climbs to 2.7% in June. Find out how global markets and the FED outlook are shifting, and what it means for South African investors.
July 8, 2025
Relationships are our greatest treasure. Irrespective of the polls or research we access, relationships, particularly with family, take precedence over everything else. Material things only serve as a substitute for human connection. Most people’s top 5 also include health and living a life of meaning. a
July 2, 2025
In a twist worthy of the tabloids, Scotland may soon host a “Seagull Summit” after repeated reports of aggressive gull attacks. Former Tory leader Douglas Ross warned that inaction might lead to fatalities, urging the government to act before someone is “killed by a gull.”
Meanwhile, back in financial markets, the Rand continues to fly high.
June 30, 2025
It’s the last day of June and with it the first half of 2025 is coming to a close. Safe to say it has been a good six months for the Rand as we opened the year at R18.86 to the Dollar and find ourselves at R17.80 this morning, this as the Dollar Index is about to notch up its worst first half of a year since the 1970’s.