#55 Precious potential: why commodities still shine
From platinum deficits to gold’s resurgence and copper’s electrifying prospects, Muhammad Docrat unpacks the powerful forces reshaping commodities. He explains why tight supply, renewed central bank demand and the global energy transition are keeping precious and base metals in focus. even as oil tells a more complex story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#54 Private credit comes of age
Once a quiet corner of the alternatives market, private credit is now stepping into the mainstream. As investors seek yield, diversification, and real-world impact, the asset class offers a compelling blend of steady income, resilience through cycles, and tangible development benefits, particularly in emerging markets. Reabetswe Kungwane illustrates how private credit has moved from a niche alternative to a mainstream allocation in institutional portfolios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#53 Cash Talk: The resilient rand – what’s driving it and how long can it last?
The rand has been one of 2025’s standout performers: stronger against the dollar, steady against peers, and buoyed by solid fundamentals. A weaker greenback, firm commodity prices, and South Africa’s credible policy mix have all played a part. With global central banks shifting gears and local inflation easing, what comes next, and how will it shape the South African Reserve Bank’s path in the months ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#52 Climbing the wall of worry – on market momentum and hidden value
Stock markets at home and abroad have soared this year, but not all sectors are sharing in the gains. From the resource-heavy rally on the JSE to the dominance of tech in the US, Hannes van den Berg unpacks the narrow leadership behind record highs and where overlooked value may lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#51 The Fed’s flip – why risk management could be a tailwind for equities
The tone of the US Federal Reserve has flipped from hovering on the hawkish side earlier this summer to delving firmly into dovish territory today. With jobs, inflation and politics all demanding attention, the policy permutations are many. Alex Holroyd-Jones unpacks the Fed’s shift into risk-management mode and what it means for markets and for equities in particular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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