{"id":223602,"date":"2026-05-03T13:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=223602"},"modified":"2026-05-03T13:54:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T13:54:57","slug":"bn-briefing-middle-east-conflict-rattles-markets-sa-banking-and-retail-giants-post-strong-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=223602","title":{"rendered":"BN Briefing: Middle East conflict rattles markets; SA banking and retail giants post strong growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In tonights BizNews Briefing: The war in Iran triggers a &#8220;flight to safety&#8221; and a looming R3.25 petrol price hike. Meanwhile South Africa&#8217;s corporate giants remain surprisingly steadfast. 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