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Week in Review: Bullish US inflation data lifts investor sentiment

Data released Friday morning showed the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation, slowing to 2.5% from a year ago in June, matching estimates from economists polled by Dow Jones. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, gained 0.2% for the month and 2.6% on the year, […]

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MONTHLY MARKET OVERVIEW & COMMENTARY | JUNE 2024

Global equity markets continued their rally in June, achieving a 1.8% monthly gain, bringing their 2024 increase to 10.1%. The 2.3% quarterly gain marked the third consecutive positive quarter, with the market now having rebounded nearly 25% from September's lows. The gains have been fuelled by several factors including robust corporate earnings, easing inflationary pressures, and […]

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GNU - The Wildebeest of SA Politics

The wildebeest, also known as the gnu (pronounced "NOO"), is often referred to in the South African wildlife community as a "spare parts animal." This nickname is attributed to its unique combination of features: the tail of a horse, the horns of a juvenile buffalo, the sloped back of a hyena, the stripes of a […]

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Week in Review: Markets Hold Strong Amid Mixed Data

U.S. markets recorded modest gains last week despite a shortened trading session due to the Juneteenth holiday closure. The S&P 500 Index hit new all-time highs, driven by strong performances from value stocks over growth shares. Most major benchmarks outperformed the Nasdaq Composite, which is heavily weighted towards technology stocks. Economic data from the U.S. […]

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