The biggest recent global event to affect the rand’s performance was the Donald Trump assassination attempt at the weekend. The recent period of rand volatility amid heightened local post-election uncertainty has now been swapped out for greater sensitivity to global events, most notably the US elections, currency experts say.

George Brown, Senior US Economist at Schroders, explores the economic implications of a potential Trump presidency. His analysis highlights the effects of protectionist measures and immigration policies, projecting stronger growth and higher inflation if Trump is re-elected.

The Indian Ocean region, despite being underappreciated, holds significant economic potential due to rapid growth in South and Southeast Asia, especially India. Increasing regional trade and improved logistics could unlock vast opportunities for South African firms and the broader economic ecosystem.

Kondi Nkosi and Azad Zangana of Schroders discuss how geopolitical shifts and nationalist politics impact global markets and economies, emphasizing long-term investment implications amid recent global events.

As an extension of its 2023 campaign, ‘Best Life’, a tongue-in-the-cheek take on the adventure-filled ads of the 1980s featuring elderly people trying to tick off their bucket lists, Coronation again takes South Africans on a touching journey into a future that was made possible by investing early and for the long-term. 

Inflation, akin to blood pressure in medicine, reveals much about economic health. Recent data from the US and China highlight distinct economic dynamics, reflecting unique post-pandemic recoveries and ongoing challenges in housing and manufacturing sectors.