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Market Commentary: October 2017

Here are this month’s highlights: Developed and Emerging market equities ticked up during October, with South African equities outperforming global peers. The Rand and SA government bonds remained under pressure as fiscal slippage and domestic politics weighed on the local markets. Strong earnings, and tech sector gains led international markets higher, but investors will keep a close eye on Brexit negotiations and tax reform progress toward year-end.