Nedgroup Investments Insights

Markets have regained some footing, but investors remain on high alert as interest rates, oil prices and geopolitical developments continue to shape the outlook. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores the key drivers behind recent market performance, from easing Treasury yields and record highs in technology stocks to the impact of global political developments and shifting investor sentiment.

He unpacks the implications of the US Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate increase, the outlook for inflation and markets are closely watching the upcoming South African Reserve Bank decision. The episode also examines the interplay between oil prices, the rand and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and what these factors could mean for investors in the months ahead.

Closer to home, Trevor discusses South Africa’s governance and infrastructure challenges, the outlook for the local economy ahead of municipal elections, and the factors influencing the rand and broader market resilience. LinkedIn · YouTube

Strong economic growth continues to support global markets, but rising oil prices, persistent inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions are complicating the outlook for investors. In this week’s episode, Tumisho Grater, Multi-Manager Investment Analyst at Nedgroup Investments, explores the delicate balancing act facing markets as resilient economic data clashes with growing expectations that interest rates remain higher for longer.

She unpacks the implications of the latest US employment data, the inflation outlook and why investors are paying close attention to upcoming central bank decisions. The episode also examines the impact of rising Treasury yields on equity markets, ongoing developments in the Middle East and their influence on global energy markets.

Closer to home, Tumisho discusses South Africa’s economic outlook ahead of key GDP and production data releases, the resilience of the rand, and how higher commodity prices are supporting parts of the local market, including the platinum group metals sector. LinkedIn · YouTube

Markets are proving resilient, but investors are navigating a more challenging environment as rising bond yields, elevated oil prices and geopolitical tensions test market confidence. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, explores the factors behind the recent pullback in global equity markets, why higher government bond yields are creating pressure for growth assets, and what investors should watch as inflation and fiscal concerns remain in focus.

He also discusses the latest moves in commodity markets, including the continued strength in gold and oil, the impact of a stronger rand on South Africa’s inflation outlook and the key risks emanating from the Strait of Hormuz and broader global trade developments. LinkedIn · YouTube

For decades, investors could rely on a familiar set of assumptions about markets, interest rates, globalisation and economic growth. Today, many of those assumptions are being challenged. In this episode of Quarterly Insights, Nic Andrew, Managing Executive at Nedgroup Investments, joins Rob Johnson, Head of Investments, to unpack the key themes from Nic's recent presentation at our Global Investment Summit presentation. Their conversation explores the forces reshaping the investment landscape, including higher-for-longer interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, demographic shifts, artificial intelligence and changing industry dynamics.

They also discuss why valuation still matters, why diversification remains essential, and how investors can position portfolios to navigate a wider range of possible outcomes. The discussion leaves investors with a simple but powerful principle: while predicting the future remains difficult, preparing for it has never been more important. LinkedIn · YouTube

Markets have shown resilience in recent weeks, but investors continue to grapple with the implications of higher oil prices, persistent inflation pressures, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Trevor Garvin, Head of Multi-Manager at Nedgroup Investments, unpacks the latest developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz, and explores what they could mean for inflation, central bank policy, and global economic growth.

He also discusses the performance of global equity markets, the role of commodities such as oil and gold in shaping investor sentiment, and the latest developments in South Africa’s economy, including movements in the rand, local bonds and the inflation outlook following the SARB’s decision to hold interest rates steady. LinkedIn · YouTube