Global Markets: Political Shifts, Trade Uncertainty, and Mixed Economic Signals November marked a decisive victory for Donald Trump in the presidential election, with Republicans securing control of the Senate and…
Economic Optimism Amid Market Challenges in South Africa In November 2024, South Africa's equity market faced challenges, with the FTSE/JSE All Share Index and the FTSE/JSE Capped SWIX Index both…
South Africa's inflation eases but fiscal concerns rise South Africa’s financial markets started Q4 on a subdued note, with the FTSE/JSE SWIX Index down by 0.9% and the FTSE/JSE All…
Economic shifts amid election uncertainty As the US presidential election drew nearer, market caution increased, reflecting in a -2.0% decline in the MSCI World Index and a -2.2% decrease in…
South Africa's Outlook Strengthens in September In September, the Capped SWIX and All Share indices both gained 4.0%, while the ALBI rose by 3.9%. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) trimmed…
Global Markets Rally in September In September, global bond and equity markets experienced strong gains, driven by rate cuts from major central banks, including the Fed, ECB, and BoE. The…
SA Experiences Market Gains Amid Economic Pressures and Sector Developments Following the rally in domestic assets, the outlook for a global soft landing is likely already priced in. Local sectors…
Strong Performances Despite Global Market Unpredictability August saw heightened volatility due to concerns over a potential U.S. recession and a strengthening Japanese yen. Despite the volatility, developed market equities rose…
Political Transition Boosts South African Markets Amid Inflation Drop and Economic Optimism South African markets experienced a positive impact from post-election political changes in July, with notable gains in equities,…
Global Markets Display Resilience Amid Political Uncertainty and Mixed Economic Conditions Global growth is projected to remain steady at 3.2% for the year, with similar expectations for 2025. In the…
