Market Overview
The FTSE/JSE All Share closed last week at 79 333.72, increasing by 3.24%. The technology and telecommunication sectors were the best performing, increasing by 6.99% and 4.25% respectively. The oil & gas sector was the only detractor, decreasing by 0.18%.
Looking at the MSCI indices, developed markets increased by 3.27% during the previous week while emerging markets increased by 4.18% over the same period.
South African rand stronger as dollar extends drop
The South African rand was stronger early on Monday, as the dollar extended last week’s fall after data showed U.S consumer prices fell for the first time in more than 2-1/2 years in December. Read the full article here>
Gold scales near nine-month peak on bullish sentiment over Fed rate hikes
Gold prices climbed to a near nine-month high on Monday as a softer dollar and expectations of slower interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve added to the bullion’s shine. Read the full article here>
Dazed and exhausted stock buyers can finally catch their breath
Those stock-market gains are welcome news for equity bulls after the S&P 500 posted a more than 19% loss in 2022, the worst hit since the 2008 financial crisis. Read the full article here>
It’s a taxing issue, really
A look at some obvious tax reduction tips, and some lesser-known ones. Read the full article here>