January 29, 2024

Is China set to export deflation – and trade tensions – once again?

There are signs that the recovery in exports is being driven by Chinese manufacturers slashing prices which has the potential for unintended consequences.
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January 25, 2024

How to make the most of tax allowances on your retirement savings each year

To maximise the tax benefits of savings towards retirement in South Africa, it’s essential to understand the limits that come with each of these products and how these may affect your taxable income.
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January 22, 2024

Schroders Emerging Market Lens Q1 2024: your guide to EM valuations

In the latest edition of the Schroders Emerging Markets Lens, data reveals key developments in the equity and debt markets.
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January 12, 2024

A retrospective perspective: how the global economy has changed in 35 years

Chief Economist and Strategist, Keith Wade, joined Schroders in September 1988, another period of high inflation. Looking back, he says that there are three themes which he believes have dominated the past 35 years. He shares how he expects they will continue to shape the global economy and markets in the decades ahead.
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January 12, 2024

Investing offshore

Offshore investing could feel overwhelming and as an increasing number of investors inquire about investing offshore, the following article aims to provide an overview to assist both advisers and their clients in these conversations.
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January 12, 2024

Offshore investing risks in 2024

At M&G Investments, we don’t pretend to have a crystal ball to be able to forecast the future, instead building our portfolios based on current asset valuations. In our view, these valuations are telling us that South Africa is the place to be in 2024 rather than offshore, and particularly not in US equities.
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