BBB Ep 41 - Sasol CEO defends using Bain & Co; Oil surges as OPEC relooks production; Rand slumps, JSE's Resi stocks rise; Sceptics return to Wall Str..

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This episode of the Briefing features Sasol's results - and its CEO's defence of a contract with Bain & Co (with Biznews's Michael Appel's response); a surge to just below $100 in the oil price; excellent day for resources shares on the JSE and reasons why sceptics are returning to Wall Street after a strong recovery since mid-June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Aug 2022 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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