Stay updated on the latest economic trends both in South Africa and abroad with our weekly summary highlighting key developments in the financial landscape.

Gain valuable insights to inform your current and future investment decisions.

Market Commentary | The week that was – May 21st

By |2024-05-21T09:01:35+02:00May 21, 2024|Market Commentary|

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) bill into law, aiming to reform South Africa's healthcare system amidst political tensions and ahead of a challenging election. Checkers Sixty60 is beta testing an expanded app featuring over 10,000 non-grocery products with same-day delivery, challenging market giants like Takealot and Amazon. OpenAI launched GPT-4o, a unified AI model processing text, audio, and images, promising real-time interactions and broad accessibility. In the markets, South African indices closed higher due to gains in mining and consumer staples, while the tech firm Naspers saw a decline. The upcoming week includes key economic indicators from South Africa, the Eurozone, Japan, the UK, and the US.

Market Commentary | The week that was – May 7th

By |2024-05-07T08:20:34+02:00May 7, 2024|Market Commentary|

Prepare for a dynamic week ahead in the business world, marked by significant market moves and strategic collaborations. From billion-dollar bids to dual-listing initiatives, alongside notable developments in the coffee and gold markets, anticipate a week filled with impactful insights and opportunities.

Market Commentary | The week that was – April 8th

By |2024-04-09T12:55:24+02:00April 9, 2024|Market Commentary|

Three of the Kusile Power Station units, operating at over 90% efficiency, will shut down in October 2024 for chimney repairs, following damage that has lowered output. The damage (caused by maintenance lapses) necessitates R600 million to address temporary fixes. Despite high performance, the station faces completion and operational challenges.

Market Commentary | The week that was – March 11th

By |2024-03-11T15:45:24+02:00March 11, 2024|Market Commentary|

In the early trading hours of Monday, March 11, 2024, the South African Rand experienced a slight dip against the US dollar, marking its position at R18.79. Furthermore, South Africa’s benchmark 2030 government bond showed a slight improvement, with its yield dropping to 10.105%, indicating a bit of investor optimism in the nation's assets.

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