The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly one-fifth of global oil supply and about a third of global liquified natural gas (LNG). Senior Portfolio Manager Jacques Simpson explores what the unresolved Iran-US-Israel conflicy might mean for markets…
Globally, energy market risks remain elevated on the back of the continued tensions in the Middle East, while locally, South Africa participated in the BRICS Business Forum summit in New Delhi
Last week, a stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report boosted the dollar and reinforced expectations of tighter monetary policy, while South African business confidence weakened and early third-quarter activity indicators remained mixed…
Senior Portfolio Manager Jacques Simpson explores the recent trend of Chinese firms providing free releases of AI models into the market and asks what it might mean for the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks that represent roughly one-third of S&P 500 capitalisation…
Last week, oil prices edged lower as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz gained momentum. Locally, July producer price inflation eased, reflecting softer fuel costs, while broader price pressures across manufacturing remained contained….
Senior Portfolio Manager Jacques Simpson explores the macro drivers of the recent sell off in the US Treasury market and what the next 6 months might hold…
Last week, headlines were dominated by President Trump’s threat to bomb Oman amid the US–Iran dispute. Locally, July inflation and retail data pointed to easing price pressures and softer consumer demand.
Increasingly, decisions are being shaped by invisible systems operating quietly in the background, algorithms that determine what receives attention, what gains visibility, and ultimately, what drives action.
Ruth Stoffberg, Investment Operations Manager, argues that AI is the future, but that its adoption must be accompanied by governance, ethics and effective risk management.
Qhivi Tiva, Prowess Head of Fixed Income, argues that Institutional Money Market Funds (MMFs) present a compelling alternative for Corporate Treasurers that want to resolve the traditional liquidity-versus-yield dilemma while enhancing risk management.
