FFM podcast ep11: SA a bobbing cork in a weaker dollar environment; Absa to watch; Dividend explained
Unveiling insights on market volatility, strengthening Rand, and effective investment strategies for optimal returns.
Interest rates
Stick to the basics when uncertainty strikes
8 basic fundamentals that need to be part of your financial planning to give yourself a far better chance at success.
SARB denies South Africans relief with rate hike as weak rand, government failures fuel inflation
South Africa’s central bank is reluctant to pivot away from policy tightening after raising its benchmark interest rate into restrictive territory amid rand weakness and government missteps that continue to fuel inflation.
🔒 Latin America has learned how to fight a financial crisis
Latin America’s famously vulnerable economies are holding their own despite economic chaos and political turmoil.
Overseas property markets offer opportunities despite high interest rates and inflation
Director of Offshore Real Estate Investment at Sable International says inflation has been good for property investments in UK.
🔒 Finally, a payday for European bank investors
Things seem to be looking up for European bank investors as they outperform US banks by a decent margin – here are two principal reasons why.
🔒 Black Swan’s Taleb warns ‘Disneyland’ is over for investors
Nassim Taleb gives insight into the current harsh reality for investors – with a major series of asset bubbles and soaring inequality.
Get back to basics to thrive in 2023
On the back of the eighth consecutive interest rate hike since the beginning of 2022, South African investors have a lot on their minds.
🔒 Impulsive Musk’s Twitter debt: “too much at stake”
There seems to be some anxiety over how the impulsive billionaire might act – with too much to lose if he skips the Twitter debt payment.
South African president plays down central bank mandate change talk
President Ramaphosa has downplayed suggestions of a change in the central bank’s mandate – an amendment that will take some time.