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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July 27, 2023
There are two sides to every coin
Debra Slabber, Director and Portfolio Manager at Morningstar Investment Management SA shares an outlook on SA from an investor perspective and delves deep into the relationship between the stock market and the economy, unraveling a crucial distinction that could provide a glimmer of hope for investors.
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July 26, 2023
Profit or loss: the top 3 mistakes made by online traders and how to avoid them
Online trading platforms have made it possible for even the most novice traders to transact in their own time and on their own terms. Trading in financial instruments such as bonds, cryptocurrency, stock indices and forex has never been simpler or more convenient.
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July 26, 2023
Investment Perspectives – Economic performance in Q2 2023
When trying to make sense of the economy, one needs to appreciate that it is ultimately a complex arrangement of interrelated macroeconomic variables, such as economic growth, inflation, and interest rates, which fluctuate gradually as the “business cycle” plays out.
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