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South Africa Inflation Surprise Raises Prospects of Rate Cut

(Bloomberg) -- South African inflation quickened at a slower pace than expected in December, providing room for policymakers to cut interest rates later this month.Most Read from BloombergTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpDonations to LA Fire Victims Rise Past $200 Million MarkNY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in SchoolsLA Schools Wrecked by Fires Plead on GoFundMe for Help to Reopen

China Eases Rules for Long-Term Funds to Boost Stock Market

(Bloomberg) -- China rolled out a basket of measures to stabilize its stock markets, including plans to boost the amount pension can invest in the nation’s listed companies, as it combats uncertainty in a second Donald Trump presidency.Most Read from BloombergTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpDonations to LA Fire Victims Rise Past $200 Million MarkNY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in