Markets remain bullish, while fuel prices are under pressure

Chris Harmse|Published

As geopolitical tensions rise, oil prices surge, impacting South Africa's economy and fuel prices. What does this mean for consumers and investors?

Gold’s resurgence: a hedge in an age of uncertainty

Published

Discover why gold is once again the preferred hedge for investors amidst rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, and what this means for South Africa's ...

Growth prospects shine in Zimbabwe and South Africa's construction markets

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Construction markets in Zimbabwe and South Africa are on a growth trajectory, with PPC poised to capitalise on emerging opportunities despite challenges in liquidity ...

What the oil price says about the Iran crisis

George Brown and Malcolm Melville|Published

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has unsettled markets, yet the reaction has been less severe than anticipated. Discover how oil prices have fluctuated amidst ...

Oil prices drop as Israel agrees to ceasefire proposal

AFP|Published

Crude prices had briefly spiked Monday morning on the prospect that Iran could retaliate to a weekend US attack on its nuclear facilities by throttling oil transport ...

SA markets under pressure as geopolitical tensions escalate and US Fed signals caution

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South African markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, influenced by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and revised growth forecasts from the ...

Q&A: Why stablecoins are gaining popularity

Lucie Lequier|Published

Stablecoins are rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency market, but as the US Senate prepares to vote on new regulations, experts warn that inadequate ...

Navigating the cryptocurrency landscape: Insights from Binance's Hannes Wessels

Philippa Larkin|Published

In an exclusive interview, Hannes Wessels, General Manager for Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance, shares insights on the challenges of crypto regulation ...

Equities got a shock on Israel bombing

Chris Harmse|Published

In reaction oil prices surged and investors flocked to the dollar and gold as safe havens.

Global capital flows and the great rotation into emerging markets

Nathan Chandler|Published

Discover how a significant shift in global capital allocation is poised to weaken the US dollar and bolster emerging markets, which are well-positioned to thrive ...

Equities on new record levels and Rand joins in

Chris Harmse|Published

Investors on the South Africa equity and bond markets see the country still as an investment haven.

The evolving Hedge Fund Landscape: Tailored solutions for the modern investor

Marina Kotsopoulos|Published

Discover how to navigate the complexities of hedge funds and unlock their potential for your investment portfolio.

Santam unifies specialist subsidiaries under one brand umbrella

Philippa Larkin|Published

Santam's strategic rebranding initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and market presence by consolidating its specialist business units under the unified ...

Urgent call to reopen poultry imports amid supply crisis

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE) urgently calls for the resumption of poultry imports from AI-free countries, including France and Sweden, ...

Equities surged in May while the Rand stabilised - Chris Harmse

Chris Harmse|Published

Discover how the JSE defied expectations in May, achieving remarkable growth despite global uncertainties and trade tensions.

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

AFP|Published

OPEC+ announces a significant increase in crude oil production for July, raising concerns about falling prices and geopolitical dynamics. What does this mean for ...

Rand remains steady below R18 as dollar weakens due to US trade tensions

Philippa Larkin|Updated

Discover how the South African rand maintains its position below R18 against the US dollar, influenced by US President Donald Trump's trade tensions with Europe. ...

Shares and the rand stay strong in a week of drama

Chris Harmse|Published

As the over-recovering in the price of petrol currently stands at 19 cents per liter and forty-one cents for diesel, with prospects for lower global oil prices and ...

Financial markets: The JSE ALSI is a silent warrior, with fuel prices heading for another cut

Chris Harmse|Published

This coming week investors domestic and foreign await the release of South Africa’s inflation rate for April to be released by STASSA on Wednesday.