SA Trade. A monstrous R21.8bn surplus — the fattest treasure chest since March 2025. Inflation. Core inflation crept to 3.2% — a spooky rise not seen since February’s 2025 haunt.
Market and Economic Summary February was marked by significant uncertainty surrounding both US economic conditions and foreign policy, which dominated news flow this month. These factors, combined with stretched valuation levels across key developed markets, led to...
Market and Economic Summary The year 2024 ended on a subdued note, with most equity markets posting negative returns in December. While the US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 0.25% rate cut, the hawkish tone of its accompanying statement unsettled...
Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets ended the month higher, delivering strong returns for the second quarter of 2024. Inflation continued to moderate across most developed markets, fuelling expectations that their respective central banks will begin...
Market and Economic Summary Global developed markets produced a volatile and varied performance in January, with Japan, the US and parts of Europe producing strong returns, while emerging markets lagged. Japan produced a strong performance this month, with the Nikkei...
