Pre-Trading Thoughts

*Key news articles for today* NYSE-listed global miner AngloGold Ashanti will buy Egypt-focused LSE- and TSX-listed Centamin in a cash and share transaction valued at around USD 2.5 bn. Annual urban inflation has accelerated to 26.2% in August after having fallen to 25.7% — its lowest level since December 2022 — in July. Annual core inflation — which excludes volatile items like food and fuel — also rose, with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) recording an annual core inflation of 25.1% ...