Excitement Prevails On Stock Exchange

The transcript discusses the hidden nature of the stock exchange and the impact of South Africa going off the gold standard, leading to a boom in CAFA mining shares. This has caused stockbrokers to engage in public trading, resulting in unexpected fortunes. The boom is seen as a potential boost to industry and a sign of hoped-for economic recovery.

What is generally hidden from the public eye according to the speaker?

• The workings of the stock exchange

• The daily life of a taxi man

• The rise of CAFA mining shares

• The gold standard policies

What event caused a sudden boom in CAFA mining shares?

• South Africa going off the gold standard

• A new mining discovery

• An increase in gold prices

• A change in government policy

What activity became visible on the streets due to the boom?

• New business openings

• Public protests

• Wild trading by stockbrokers and jobbers

• Street performances

What might the boom in CAFA mining shares lead to, according to the speaker?

• A rise in unemployment

• A decline in industry

• A decrease in stock prices

• An all-round economic recovery

What does the speaker suggest about the fortunes made during the boom?

• They were expected by everyone

• They were mostly losses

• They were unexpected

• They were insignificant