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September 6, 2024

A GRUELLING DAY FOR TECH SWEETHEART

Nvidia, the darling of the tech world, has been flying high on the wings of artificial intelligence (AI) hype and investor enthusiasm.
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August 30, 2024

GOLD SHINES BRIGHTLY

Gold’s recent rally has captivated the financial world, with prices soaring to unprecedented highs; gold prices have seen an impressive 31% increase over the past year. This surge is not merely a byproduct of the metal’s traditional safe-haven appeal or its attraction in a declining interest rate environment; it’s driven by a potent combination of […]
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August 23, 2024

A tale of two economies: Trump vs Biden

During Donald Trump’s presidency, the US economy saw significant growth, particularly in the first three years, with an annual gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 2.7%.
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August 16, 2024

MARKET SNAPSHOT

Fed expectations continue to drive bond yields In the bond markets, the 10-year United States (US) Treasury note yield climbed by 10 basis points, reaching over 3.93% on Thursday.
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August 2, 2024

CENTRAL BANKS NAVIGATE UNCHARTED WATERS

Three major central banks found themselves at a crossroads this week, as they faced the daunting task of balancing economic growth with controlling inflation.
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July 26, 2024

POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS OF A TRUMP VICTORY

Should Donald Trump secure another term as President of the United States (US), how will his second term differ from his previous tenure, and what will the ramifications be for the US economy, and global markets.
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July 19, 2024

THE STATE OF THE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN CHINA – 40 BANKS DISAPPEAR

In the week ending 24 June, China’s financial landscape experienced an unprecedented shake-up, with 40 smaller banks being swiftly absorbed by larger institutions.
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July 12, 2024

FED MAINTAINS CAUTIOUS MESSAGING

Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, recently delivered his Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report before Congress, a two-day event that has become a focal point for market participants seeking clues about the future of US monetary policy.
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July 5, 2024

POTENTIAL FOR REDEPLOYMENT OF MONEY MARKET INVESTMENTS

As interest rates start to decline, the potential investment of cash currently being housed in money markets could significantly boost equity market performance, counteracting economic headwinds caused by higher interest rates.
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June 28, 2024

CHECKING AI’S PULSE

The semiconductor company Micron Technology (Micron) has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the darlings of the AI-hype cycle. For good reason too.
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June 21, 2024

CAN SOUTH AFRICA’S NEW GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY WORK?

Last week marked a significant turning point for South Africa as the newly formed Government of National Unity
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June 14, 2024

EUROPE’S SHIFT TO THE RIGHT: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE EUROZONE

Last week’s European Parliamentary elections marked a significant turn towards the political right, with far-right populist parties achieving notable success.