Investments / General

The Pace of Innovation and Disruption Is Advancing — What Does This Mean for Investors?

With so much new technology adopted into our everyday lives, what will stand the test of time, and what will simply be a passing phase? Franklin Equity Group Vice President Matt Moberg argues why active management is crucial to weeding out the life-shaping technologies from the hype.

Is a money market fund right for you right now?

Money market unit trusts have become popular as they appear to provide a safe, secure and reliable haven for your investments. During times with extreme volatility, you may be comforted knowing that your hard-earned rands will earn interest, as you put your money in and you get it back with a sliver more. But, no investment is risk free, so the question is – are money market funds right for you, now?

A better quarter despite the uncertainty

Is the US Yield Curve Signaling a US Recession?

As we mentioned in a prior article, when spreads between short- and long-term rates narrow, it typically suggests the market believes economic growth is not sustainable and will fall in the future.