#40 Bond market round-up – from bright spots to red flags
Malcolm Charles unpacks the contrasting outlooks for global bond markets, starting with a ‘sunnier’ South Africa buoyed by improving fundamentals and resilient fixed income returns, before heading offshore where clouds of policy uncertainty and tariff tensions loom large. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#39 Decoding supply and demand dynamics in commodity surge
A global commodity index has hovered near multi-year highs for months, but beneath the surface, individual commodities tell very different stories. George Cheveley delves into the supply-and-demand dynamics behind key commodities, including platinum group metals, copper, oil, and gold. He discusses what’s powering the rally, and what may lie ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#38 Cash Talk: Cut and curveball.
The South African Reserve Bank delivered a widely expected 25 basis-point rate cut, but surprised the market with its ambition to target a 3% inflation rate sooner than anticipated. Vivienne Taberer analyses the decision, decodes the Governor’s tone and shares her take on what’s next for SA interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#37 A narrow climb to an all-time high – can SA Inc. join the JSE rally?
The JSE All Share Index has surged past the 100 000 mark, doubling in just 5 years. Hannes van den Berg explores the significance of this milestone, while cautioning that the rally has been narrow, driven largely by the Resources sector and a handful of heavyweight stocks. He raises the key question: can SA Inc. step up to broaden the market rally? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#36 A turning point for the dollar?
As the world’s reserve currency, the US dollar plays a pivotal role in global markets. But has it reached a critical inflection point? Sahil Mahtani, Director at Ninety One’s Investment Institute, examines four key forces that may have already ended the dollar’s long-term bull run – potentially marking the start of a multi-year bear market cycle. The implications for asset allocators and investors could be profound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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