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2018 and the return of inflation

2018 and the return of inflation

08 February 2018

Yields on US Treasury bonds have risen steadily since autumn 2017 and are currently trading close to a four-year high. Investors are particularly focussed on the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond, which is fast closing in on 3%, which is seen as a key level.

South Africa’s response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – we need private sector input

South Africa’s response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution – we need private sector input

26 January 2018

This year, the meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is giving emerging economies a much more visible platform. A question arising is whether the path to achieve economic growth and stimulus today should follow the same trajectory as it did historically for more developed economies.

And we're off...

And we're off...

22 January 2018

While many of us enjoyed a well-earned break over the festive season, a number of significant economic, political and market developments happened.

Outlook 2018: Sustainability

Outlook 2018: Sustainability

11 January 2018

Examining companies without considering the social and environmental backdrop that will define future leadership is becoming increasingly untenable.

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If you had to choose one approach to protect your hard-earned investment cash from today’s market madness, which would it be?

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Staying positive: the Grinch[1] has not stolen Christmas

Staying positive: the Grinch[1] has not stolen Christmas

12 December 2017
Biggest maize crop on record yields GDP surprise

Biggest maize crop on record yields GDP surprise

05 December 2017
Safe for now, but ratings risk remains

Safe for now, but ratings risk remains

28 November 2017
Another credit downgrade: buying opportunity or cause for concern?

Another credit downgrade: buying opportunity or cause for concern?

28 November 2017
STANLIB: Ratings downgrade - Implication for investors

STANLIB: Ratings downgrade - Implication for investors

28 November 2017
Facing SA’s fiscal failure

Facing SA’s fiscal failure

23 November 2017
More political shocks

More political shocks

21 November 2017
How are SA funds positioned to withstand further credit downgrades?

How are SA funds positioned to withstand further credit downgrades?

21 November 2017