Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The company operates across major financial centres worldwide, including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney, providing services to corporations, governments, institutions and high-net-worth individuals. Goldman Sachs is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange and ranks among the world's leading investment banks by revenue and market capitalisation. Core services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, underwriting of debt and equity securities, asset management, prime brokerage and market-making across fixed income, currencies and commodities. The firm is a significant player in natural resources financing and advisory, regularly advising mining and energy companies on transactions, capital raising and strategic restructuring. Goldman Sachs employs tens of thousands of staff globally and maintains a strong presence in emerging markets, including Africa, where it has advised on infrastructure, mining and sovereign debt transactions. The bank also operates a principal investment arm that takes direct stakes in companies and projects. Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 and has grown through expansion and acquisition to become one of the most influential institutions in global finance.
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Egypt inflation seen easing to 14.5% in May, analysts warn of rebound ahead
By: Reuters 8th June 2026 Egypt's annual inflation rate is expected to have eased to 14.5% in May, pulled lower by favourable base effects, a Reuters poll showed on Monday,... →
South Africa poised for first rate hike since 2023 on Iran war
By: Bloomberg 28th May 2026 South Africa’s central bank is set to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as policymakers seek to combat inflationary pressures... →
Goldman now sees two 2026 South Africa rate hikes because of war 
By: Bloomberg 14th May 2026 Goldman Sachs expects South Africa to raise interest rates twice this year after previously seeing a series of cuts, as the Iran war fans inflation... →
Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
By: Reuters 5th May 2026 Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming... →
Goldman says Iran war risks weighing on rand, forcing rate move
By: Bloomberg 13th March 2026 Prolonged higher oil prices could force the South African central bank to consider raising interest rates as a weaker rand pushes inflation higher... →
Global economy faces inflation and growth test amid escalating conflict in Iran – Goldman
By: Reuters 5th March 2026 A temporary surge in oil prices to $100/bbl could slow global growth by 0.4 percentage point, Goldman Sachs analysts said on Thursday, as a... →
South Africa traders are most bearish on rand in three years
By: Bloomberg 24th February 2026 Bearish options bets on the rand are at the highest in almost three years as traders start to question whether the South African currency’s... →
Goldman and Citi see South Africa waiting to adopt rule on debt
By: Bloomberg 24th February 2026 South Africa’s finance minister is unlikely to formally adopt a fiscal anchor in this week’s budget, opting to wait until at least October to... →
2026 Budget: What will Godongwana do on debt, taxes?
By: Reuters 23rd February 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the 2026 budget bill to lawmakers on Wednesday. Investors in Africa's economic powerhouse are... →
Economists see three more South Africa rate cuts, split on when
By: Bloomberg 13th February 2026 The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut interest rates three more times before ending its current easing cycle, according to a survey. Most... →
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