Monthly Market Highlights – 2024 Edition

2024 was marked by significant geopolitical developments, including elections held in 54 countries, impacting the global political landscape. A defining structural theme of the year was the swift and transformative rise of artificial intelligence, which emerged as a catalyst for innovation, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation across industries. In South Africa, the formation of a Government of National Unity was a pivotal political transition. The enactment of the National Health Insurance Bill and the implementation of the two-pot retirement system redefined the nation’s healthcare and pension frameworks. Against this backdrop, South Africa also witnessed a remarkable decline in food prices to a 14-year low and achieved nearly 300 days of no load shedding—developments that bolstered economic stability and invigorated investor confidence.

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