WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 05 FEBRUARY 2024
The Federal Reserve (Fed) dealt no surprises last week with the FOMC’s latest decision to keep the effective federal funds...
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South Africa’s Interest Rate Decision Resonates with the FED
In a closely watched decision, South Africa's interest rate decision has drawn comparisons to the actions of the Federal Reserve...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 29 JANUARY 2024
Markets were timid this week in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) upcoming interest rate decision scheduled for this week...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 22 JANUARY 2024
The markets were served a fresh plate of volatility this week which helped the dollar extend its early-year gains. News...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 15 JANUARY 2024
Welcome to the first market outlook report for 2024! The market moves have remained relatively range-bound during the first two...
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Analysis of South Africa’s Economic Landscape in 2024
As we enter the new year, South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic trajectory. The challenges...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 18 DECEMBER 2023
Ladies and gentlemen, the Federal officially pivoted on their monetary policy the previous week. Although the Fed left the federal...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 11 DECEMBER 2023
It was a jam-packed data week, locally and internationally, which cooled the recent risk-on rally. The headlining event for the...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 04 DECEMBER 2023
The recent risk-on investor sentiment was dealt a reality last week Friday after Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, warned that...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 27 NOVEMBER 2023
Liquidity conditions are easing which is allowing equities and risk assets to pump higher as we approach the final month...
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Understanding Currency Manipulation and Its Impact on South Africa’s Economy
Currency manipulation is a controversial practice which typically involves the deliberate intervention in currency markets by governments, central banks, and...
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Quantitative Funds: Unpacking the Future of Investing
Since the inception of index funds in the 1970s, the investment industry has incorporated the use of software to enhance...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 20 NOVEMBER 2023
The markets were sent on a risk-on rally of erratic proportions last week after the US CPI print dropped by...
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The Surprising Disposable Income Trend in South Africa: What You Need to Know
South Africa's economy has undergone various transformations over the years, and one crucial aspect that shapes the country's economic landscape...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 12 NOVEMBER 2023
A relatively quiet economic data calendar gave the market time to digest the Federals reserve’s interest rate decision last week....
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 7 NOVEMBER 2023
The financial calendar is quiet this week following the turbulence of last week and this report will focus on the...
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Analyzing South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget 2023: Expert Insights
The medium-term budget policy statement presented by South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, to parliament on November 1, 2023, is...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 29 OCTOBER 2023
Risk-off investor sentiment remains the dominant market driver at moment despite the stronger than expected US GDP results for the...
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WEEKLY MARKET OUTLOOK: 23 OCTOBER 2023
It was an uncertain and media driven week last week as a host of Federal Reserve Governors were paraded out...
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The Impact of Interest Rate Hikes on Unemployment: Dissecting SARB Governor Lesego Kganyago’s Statement
Since November 2021, the SARB has executed 10 consecutive interest rate hikes, totalling 475 basis points, as a response to...
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