PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: Doctors on demand. Plus: Peace in Iran and what it means for your bond

Author: Nicola BergsteedtPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: South Africa

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PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: Doctors on demand. Plus: Peace in Iran and what it means for your bond

Bruce Whitfield hosts a podcast discussing doctors on demand services. He also examines the impact of peace in Iran on bond markets. The episode explores investment opportunities and economic implications of these topics.

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