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Warning for interest rates in South AfricaSignificant changes in the world’s largest economy have led to serious questions over South Africa’s interest rate trajectory. South Africa’s interest rate trajectory is looking less certain following the reelection of Donald Trump in the USA. Read the full Businesstech article here> South African stocks’ rally hinges on beating […]

Market overviewThe FTSE/JSE All Share closed last week at 85 608.50, increasing by 2.07%. The basic materials and consumer discretionary sectors were the biggest contributors gaining 4.79% and 4.63% during the week. The Technology and Telecommunication sectors were the biggest detractors losing -0.72% and -1.24% respectively over the same period.Looking at the MSCI indices, developed

Market overviewThe FTSE/JSE All Share closed last week at 83 872.75, decreasing by 1.46%. The consumer staples and technology sectors were the biggest contributors gaining 0.84% and 0.51% during the week. The basic materials and oil & gas sectors were the biggest detractors losing -5.96% and -2.60% respectively over the same period.Looking at the MSCI

US Election InsightsLast week’s US election results sent shockwaves across the globe. Donald Trump’s decisive win, sweeping the Electoral College, securing the popular vote, and flipping the Senate has raised many questions about the future direction of the US, its economy, and global relations.While Trump’s victory brings a sense of clarity to the markets (with

Market overviewThe FTSE/JSE All Share closed last week at 86 198.56, decreasing by 0.92%. The consumer staples and consumer discretionary sectors were the biggest contributors gaining 0.78% and 0.43% during the week. The basic materials and oil and gas sectors were the biggest detractors losing -4.42% and -3.14% respectively over the same period. Looking at