Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets pushed higher during the month of June, largely driven by stronger than expected economic data, which reflected a resilient economy, despite the higher interest rate environment. Hawkish rhetoric from the major global...
Start cultivating healthy financial habits as early as possible The habit of saving is as important as the actual amount… By Victoria Reuvers, Managing Director, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June 2023. With...
Market and Economic Summary In May, global markets experienced a more subdued performance, with the majority of global equity markets ending lower. A major exception was the US equity market, driven higher by the tech sector, which saw significant gains during the...
Don’t be lazy with your cash By Michael Kruger, CFA® Senior Investment Analyst, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa A record amount of R1.6 trillion is currently held in South African bank accounts as retail savings deposits. This is a staggering...
Market and Economic Summary Despite facing various market-moving events such as a potential fallout from the recent banking stress, earnings releases, stubbornly high inflation, and weak economic data, most global markets moved higher in April. Divergent views...
World Book Day 2023 “Every night my son and I read a book before bed – it is one of the highlights of our day and a time to reconnect and relax with no interruptions.” (Megan Marais – Southwood Financial Planning) “I love reading to Madison and hearing her perspective...