Following a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday, the U.S. consumer price index (CPI), a widely recognized measure of inflation that assesses the cost of a diverse range of goods and services, showed a monthly increase of 0.4%. This figure aligns with the estimated value provided by Dow Jones. On an annual basis, […]
The week was marked by volatility in U.S. regional banks after California-based First Republic Bank failed and was taken over by regulators. The subsector of regional banks in the S&P 500 experienced significant volatility amid concerns about potential bank failures and the credit pressures that could arise if the economy slows and unemployment increases. Despite […]
The first quarter of 2023 has been marked by significant uncertainty and market volatility as investors considered the course of inflation, the direction of central bank interest rates, the stability and integrity of financial systems, as well as. the strength of corporate revenues and earnings in a weakening macro-economic environment. While investors didn’t suddenly get clarity on […]
One should realise that current uncertainty and economic headwinds are a global phenomenon and the secret to any investment success is not about 'timing the market' but rather 'time in the market' and a healthy broad-based exposure. It is hard not to let emotion influence your thinking about your own country and as South Africans, […]
After two turbulent years dominated by COVID-19, the world economy started 2022 in good form and what appeared to be new strength and a degree of optimism. What followed in February was Vladimir Putin declaring war on Ukraine, triggering a global energy crisis that drove inflation and interest rates to unprecedented levels throughout the year and across most major economies. By March, the rate of […]
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