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In volatile times, gold is worth its weight as part of a diversified portfolio

18 June 2025 | General

Gold has always held a unique place in the global financial system. It doesn’t generate income or pay dividends, but when inflation spikes, markets turn volatile or currencies weaken, gold can almost always be relied on to buck the trend and rise to the occasion.

SA at a crossroads

18 June 2025 | Economy

South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture in its economic journey. With global and local dynamics influencing market conditions, businesses and individuals must remain agile and well-informed.

Monthly markets review - May 2025

17 June 2025 | General

A review of markets in May when shares gained after the US and China agreed a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs.

Global investors turn to active management amid heightened geopolitical volatility: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey

13 June 2025 | General

International investors are increasingly turning to active management to strengthen portfolio resilience and capture specific investment opportunities amid mounting economic uncertainty and market volatility, Schroders’ flagship Global Investor Insights Survey (GIIS) published in June has found.

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Positioning portfolios for a fragile GNU and a new world order

12 June 2025 | Economy

Navigating a fragmented global order: what investors need to know

12 June 2025 | General

Here’s how not to torpedo your stock portfolio

11 June 2025 | General

Israel-Iran conflict: market outcomes and impact on inflation

11 June 2025 | Economy

Key market review takeaways for May 2025

10 June 2025 | General

Gold glitters in 2025 as investors seek safe bets

09 June 2025 | General

China’s misunderstood advantage is key to unlocking value in a low-growth world