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Barbarians at the gate: JSE mid-caps on the shopping list

09 March 2022 | General

It is becoming increasingly apparent that hidden value on the JSE is being recognised by private equity investors, industry players (particularly foreign companies) and even some locally listed companies.

SA’s economic rebound back on track

08 March 2022 | Economy

The fourth quarter 2021 real GDP growth, at 1.2% (q-on-q, seasonally adjusted) and 4.9% for the year, was in line with consensus expectations and so should have limited implications for the market. Rather, the Russia/Ukraine crisis remains the dominant factor for risk assets at the moment.

GDP Q4 Commentary

08 March 2022 | General

The South African economy grew 1.2% in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2021 (seasonally adjusted), after the prior quarter’s 1.7% contraction. Overall, 2021 was a strong year, with full year GDP growth reaching 4.9%.

Bombs, blood and bonds

08 March 2022 | General

“Buy when the cannons are firing and sell when trumpets are blowing.” This quote is often attributed to Nathan Rothschild who greatly expanded the family fortune by buying UK government bonds before news of Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo reached London.

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Do you think short-term insurance broking will survive the AI plus humanoid robotics age?

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Human first always Not a chance Possibly maybe Yes, but reimagined

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