Market Forces
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22 January 2025
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In 2024, there were some significant global geopolitical developments, including elections held in 54 countries and the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence. In South Africa, the formation of a Government of National Unity was a pivotal political transition. Key policy developments included the enactment of the National Health Insurance Bill and the implementation of the two-pot retirement system. -
20 January 2025
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The US labour market improved, with more jobs added in November than October, while the unemployment rate was little changed over the same period. Data showed that South Africa’s inflation edged higher in November but remains below the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)’s 3-6% target range. -
17 January 2025
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Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) are transforming the advisory landscape by allowing financial advisers to focus on coaching and guiding their clients while delegating investment management and compliance tasks. -
11 November 2024
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The UK economy is still showing resilience through its economic expansion despite remaining static during June and July. China and the eurozone economy are both growing despite not expanding to the desired figure. Locally, inflation dipped to below the midpoint of the South African Reserve Bank’s inflation target, encouraging the bank to cut rates after a US rate cut. -
11 November 2024
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South Africa’s annual inflation rate fell below 4% in September for the first time in over three years, supporting calls for potential further monetary easing by policymakers. Consumer prices in SA rose by 3.8%, down from 4.4% in August. -
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.
