April 26, 2023
Five key economic themes for Q1 2023
The first quarter of 2023 started with a growing expectation of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve not too far on the horizon. This did appear to be short-lived though but certainly increased fears of a US recession and the detrimental effect this would have on the rest of the world.
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April 25, 2023
Why there is good reason to be positive on South Africa
South Africa is beset by long-term and near-term challenges, most notably an ongoing power crisis, but Schroders believes that it’s not all doom and gloom for investors in the country.
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April 18, 2023
Thinking the unthinkable: what if the US defaults?
It is far from the first time the country has stood on the precipice of default. In fact, the debt ceiling has been modified more than 100 times since World War II. So why should this time be any different?
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April 18, 2023
SA auto industry under threat as global markets commit to the Electric Vehicle transition
The 14th of February 2023 marked a turning point in the evolution of the global automotive manufacturing industry when the European Parliament gave the long-awaited go-ahead to ban all internal combustion vehicles by 2035
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April 18, 2023
Why investing isn’t gambling
Why do some of us have this impression? Well, over and above the human need to simplify ideas into bumper stickers, it also relates to the influx of individuals investing directly into stock markets, often with little knowledge or expertise, and simply chasing prices.
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April 18, 2023
Looking for a Golden Visa? Make sure you do your homework first
Residency by Investment (RBI) programmes – better known as ‘Golden Visas’ – have long been a popular avenue for South Africans looking for residency or citizenship options abroad.
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