August 15, 2023

One year on from the Inflation Reduction Act – who are the winners and losers?

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marked the beginning of a new era in the US's decarbonisation efforts. The Act includes hundreds of billions of dollars in long-term incentives and tax credits.
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August 15, 2023

Alternative power supply solutions critical as business confidence thwarted by ongoing energy crisis

David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at the specialist small business financier Limited, who says that the energy crisis has put a damper on South Africa’s post-pandemic road to recovery, and by extension, the growth horizons of many small businesses.
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August 15, 2023

Expecting a 10% equity market decline every 18 months could help investors rest easier

If investors were to understand that markets could fall by about 10% almost every year, they would be more prepared and less likely to panic and make investment mistakes in volatile times like the last few months.
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August 10, 2023

Disentangling risk in S.A. government bonds

Sean Neethling, Head of Investments at Morningstar Investment Management SA offers a comprehensive view on the factors influencing South African bond markets and uncovers potential opportunities for savvy investors amidst changing market conditions.
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July 28, 2023

US soft landing hopes rise as Fed raises rates again

Although the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike could be the last in this cycle, policy is likely to remain tight for some time to come.
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July 28, 2023

‘Barbie mania’ a key indicator of the influence of pop culture phenomena on financial markets

The influence of pop culture on financial markets is a fascinating aspect of modern-day investing. The material effects of this can be seen in the ‘Barbie mania’ that has hit the global stock market, with shares in Mattel surging by 1.8% over the past month.
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