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Markets paused in November as US equities stayed flat, tech underperformed, and gold soared while Bitcoin slumped. South Africa rallied on supportive conditions, while China remained under pressure. Linda Eedes explains why diversification—blending growth with defensiveness—remains key for resilience in uncertain times.

Foord Founder Dave Foord joins Investment Professional Linda Eedes to discuss the major structural forces shaping markets over the next five years. They explore why politics now dominates economics, the unsustainable debt path of the US and Europe and the 'big train smash' coming in the private credit market.

In our monthly podcast, 'Markets in a Nutshell', Linda Eedes breaks down October's market dynamics. She explains why cyclical mining shares pulled back sharply despite rising gold prices and addresses the AI investment frenzy. Linda discusses the impressive, consistent returns of the Foord Balanced Fund and outlines why we are focused on deploying capital into low-debt, high-quality SA Inc businesses to ensure smooth, steady real returns for long-term wealth building.

In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a Nutshell’, Linda Eedes breaks down the key market trends of September 2025. September capped off another strong month for risk assets, extending a remarkable rally across global markets. Listen to the episode as we unpack the drivers of these gains, including a surge in South African equities, a rise in emerging markets and continued strength in developed markets like the S&P 500.

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a Nutshell’, Linda Eedes breaks down the key market trends of August 2025. Despite some market turbulence, global markets saw gains in August, driven by positive corporate earnings and slowing inflation. Listen to the full podcast for insights on how political decisions impacted the US, the mixed performance of commodities, and the importance of cautious investing and diversified portfolios in a complex global economy.