April 2026

Market CommentaryUS indices hit fresh record highs on Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian commercial shipping, alleviating fears of energy-led stagflation. The S&P 500 rose 1.20% to its first close above 7 100, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.52% to 24 468.48, marking its 13th straight win and longest streak since […]

Market overviewThe JSE All Share closed the week at 119 025.10 increasing by 2.85%. The biggest contributing sector was the telecommunications sector, adding 6.43% while the oil and gas sector decreased by 3.17% during the same period.Looking globally, developed markets increased by 3.69% (USD) during the week. Emerging markets increased by 7.44% (USD) during the