Morningstar Market Commentary October 2023

Market and Economic Summary Global markets continued their downward trend this month, posting another negative performance. Global equity markets recorded their third consecutive negative return this month, as sentiment toward risk assets waned. The “higher for...

Morning Star Market Commentary for August 2023

Market and Economic Summary This month, global market sentiment turned negative, as most asset classes ended in the red. Resilient economic data, and concerns of further upside risks to inflation led to expectations that central banks would maintain higher interest...

Keep it Simple

Keep it Simple. 99% of long-term investing is doing nothing… By Roné Swanepoel, Business Development Manager, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa “It’s not whether you’re right or wrong that’s important, but how much money you...

Morningstar commentary for July 2023

Market and Economic Summary Global markets continued on an upward trend this month, driven by economic data that exceeded expectations. Market participants shifted from recessionary projections to a cautiously optimistic outlook, anticipating a “soft...

There are two sides to every coin…

There are two sides to every coin… By Debra Slabber, Director: Portfolio Specialist, Morningstar Investment Management South Africa Progressively more articles are appearing warning that the South African economy is heading for a total implosion. The sentiment...