February 10, 2026
Central bank independence under threat
Concerns over US central bank independence are resurfacing as political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensifies. Sebastian Mullins examines how Trump’s involvement in Fed decisions could affect inflation, rate policy and long-term market stability.
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February 5, 2026
Gold and silver: De‑leveraging, volatility and the Fed regime change
A historic surge in silver, amplified by leverage, has reversed sharply, dragging gold lower in the process. James Luke explains why this correction may be technical rather than structural, and where markets could go next.
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February 5, 2026
Against all the odds
Behind Bidvest’s numbers lies a workforce of over 134,000 people who kept delivering through unprecedented disruption. Daniel Malan pays tribute to the culture, leadership and grit that allowed the business to keep growing against the odds.
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February 5, 2026
2026 set to test markets as global fragmentation deepens
From Trump’s renewed trade wars to AI-fuelled productivity gains, Citadel’s Maarten Ackerman outlines why 2026 is a pivotal year for global markets and a make-or-break moment for South Africa’s growth, reform momentum and investor confidence.
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February 5, 2026
Standard Bank Hosts 2nd African Markets Conference in Cape Town
Building on its 2025 success, the African Markets Conference 2026 reframes Africa from perceived risk to investable resilience, creating a platform where policy ambition meets market reality to mobilise capital at scale.
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January 29, 2026
Gold and gold equities: the outlook for 2026
Gold delivered historic gains in 2025. Schroders’ James Luke explores the structural drivers behind the surge, parallels with the 1970s, and why gold’s role as a core, anti-fragile asset may endure.
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