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5 November 2024
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The US election outcome has an impact on US citizens, but also impacts global markets and economies as well as the local market and economy. With this in mind, we reached out to our local managers to get their views on how the US elections would potentially impact their portfolios; opportunities each outcome would present for SA investors; the impact on foreign investment flows into South Africa; the effect on global trade relations; and the potential positives the outcome may bring for SA. -
4 November 2024
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Key highlights from some of events that shaped the market in Q3 2024 include the SARB cutting its repo rate by 25 bps to 8%; slowing US job growth in July; and the UK’s opposition Labour Party winning a huge parliamentary majority in the country’s general election. -
16 October 2024
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US inflation data subsided and unemployment data was also positive, prompting the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to begin its interest rate cutting cycle. China’s central bank unveiled measures to improve the country’s economic growth by lowering borrowing costs and allowing banks to increase their lending capabilities. South Africa’s inflation rate dropped below the midpoint target in August, encouraging the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to cut interest rates for the first time since pre-Covid. -
14 October 2024
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Rudesh Patel, Head of Sustainable Investing at Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager, highlights the impact that Millennials and Gen Z will have on the investment industry. -
9 October 2024
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The South African Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) in September, the first reduction in over four years, bringing the repo rate to 8%. This move reflects expectations of further declines in headline inflation. -
7 October 2024
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Estate planning is a critical part of any sound financial strategy and is essential for everyone, not just the wealthy. It is important to have a valid will, avoid do-it-yourself options, and keep an updated list of assets and liabilities to ensure financial protection for both individuals and their beneficiaries. -
26 September 2024
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South Africa's innovative two-pot system, blending immediate access with long-term retirement savings, is inspired by global best practices. There’s comfort in knowing we’re not the first; we’re following a long tradition of similar systems, taking poignant learnings from each. -
16 September 2024
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In this article, we explore the different types of economic landings that can occur. We also examine historical trends in cutting cycles led by the US Fed and SARB, and the intricate relationship between their respective monetary policies. Whether it’s a soft, hard, or no landing scenario, understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating the remainder of 2024 and what lies ahead.